Bedag - Miraj, Sangli

Bedag is a village situated in the Miraj tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Miraj and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Bedag village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bedag is 568752. The village covers a total geographical area of 4739 hectares and falls under the 416414 pincode. Sangli Miraj Kupwad is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Bedag 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 Bedag

According to the 2011 Census, Bedag village had a total population of 17,227 people, including 8,980 males and 8,247 females, living in 3,500 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.78%, with male literacy at 87.79% and female literacy at 73.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,579, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 106.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Bedag

Bedag 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 Bedag

Bedag is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bolwad, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangli Miraj Kupwad to Bedag is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Bedag is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bedag

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

Health Facilities in Bedag

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

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