Bolwad - Miraj, Sangli

Bolwad is a village situated in the Miraj tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Miraj and around 6 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Bolwad village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bolwad is 568744. The village covers a total geographical area of 522 hectares and falls under the 416414 pincode. Sangli Miraj Kupwad is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Bolwad 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 Bolwad

According to the 2011 Census, Bolwad village had a total population of 3,090 people, including 1,580 males and 1,510 females, living in 623 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.48%, with male literacy at 83.89% and female literacy at 68.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 672, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 30.

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

Nearby Villages of Bolwad

Bolwad 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 Bolwad

Bolwad is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bolwad, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangli Miraj Kupwad to Bolwad is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Bolwad is about 6 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 Bolwad

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

Health Facilities in Bolwad

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

FAQs about Bolwad