Arag - Miraj, Sangli

Arag is a village situated in the Miraj tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Miraj and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Arag village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arag is 568754. The village covers a total geographical area of 5792 hectares and falls under the 416401 pincode. Sangli Miraj Kupwad is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Arag village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Miraj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sangli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Arag

As per Census 2011, Arag village has a total population of 15,631 people, consisting of 8,003 males and 7,628 females. The village has 3,359 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,865 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 10,566 literate and 5,065 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,079 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 157 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Arag are given below:

Nearby Villages of Arag

Arag is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Arag

Arag is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arag, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangli Miraj Kupwad to Arag is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Arag is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arag

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Arag village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Arag

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Arag village are given below:

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