Vasgade - Palus, Sangli

Vasgade is a village situated in the Palus tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palus and around 14 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Vasgade village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vasgade is 568442. The village covers a total geographical area of 1648.58 hectares and falls under the 416415 pincode. Sangli Miraj Kupwad is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Vasgade 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 Vasgade

According to the 2011 Census, Vasgade village had a total population of 5,299 people, including 2,691 males and 2,608 females, living in 1,115 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.69%, with male literacy at 88.95% and female literacy at 78.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 459, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Vasgade

Vasgade 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 Vasgade

Vasgade is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhilavdi, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangli Miraj Kupwad to Vasgade is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Vasgade is about 14 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 Vasgade

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

Health Facilities in Vasgade

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

FAQs about Vasgade