Dudhondi - Palus, Sangli

Dudhondi is a village situated in the Palus tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palus and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Dudhandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dudhondi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dudhondi is 568411. The village covers a total geographical area of 823 hectares and falls under the 416308 pincode. Tasgaon is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Dudhondi 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 Dudhondi

As per Census 2011, Dudhondi village has a total population of 7,435 people, consisting of 3,795 males and 3,640 females. The village has 1,513 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 778 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,572 literate and 1,863 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,093 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 39 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dudhondi

Dudhondi 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 Dudhondi

Dudhondi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 38.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tasgaon to Dudhondi is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Dudhondi is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dudhondi

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

Health Facilities in Dudhondi

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

FAQs about Dudhondi