Burungwadi - Palus, Sangli

Burungwadi is a village situated in the Palus tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palus and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Bhilwadi Station serves as the Gram Panchayat for Burungwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Burungwadi is 568433. The village covers a total geographical area of 244.16 hectares and falls under the 416303 pincode. Tasgaon is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Burungwadi 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 Burungwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Burungwadi village had a total population of 3,162 people, including 1,656 males and 1,506 females, living in 640 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.10%, with male literacy at 87.84% and female literacy at 75.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 291, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Burungwadi

Burungwadi 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 Burungwadi

Burungwadi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhilavdi, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tasgaon to Burungwadi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Burungwadi is about 23 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 Burungwadi

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

Health Facilities in Burungwadi

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

FAQs about Burungwadi