Kundal - Palus, Sangli

Kundal is a village situated in the Palus tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palus and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Kundal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kundal is 568413. The village covers a total geographical area of 2768 hectares and falls under the 416309 pincode. Uran Islampur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Kundal 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 Kundal

According to the 2011 Census, Kundal village had a total population of 18,287 people, including 9,432 males and 8,855 females, living in 3,765 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.51%, with male literacy at 90.76% and female literacy at 82.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,744, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 164.

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

Nearby Villages of Kundal

Kundal 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 Kundal

Kundal 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 41.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uran Islampur to Kundal is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Kundal is about 40 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 Kundal

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

Health Facilities in Kundal

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

FAQs about Kundal