Andhali - Palus, Sangli

Andhali is a village situated in the Palus tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palus and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Andhali village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Andhali is 568425. The village covers a total geographical area of 1449.88 hectares and falls under the 416310 pincode. Vita is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Andhali

According to the 2011 Census, Andhali village had a total population of 3,469 people, including 1,788 males and 1,681 females, living in 740 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.54%, with male literacy at 90.21% and female literacy at 78.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 394, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Andhali

Andhali 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 Andhali

Public transport in the Andhali is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kirloskarvadi, 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 Vita to Andhali is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Andhali is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Andhali

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

Health Facilities in Andhali

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

FAQs about Andhali