Viththalwadi - Palus, Sangli

Viththalwadi 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 38 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Vitthalwadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Viththalwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Viththalwadi is 568423. The village covers a total geographical area of 51.06 hectares and falls under the 416308 pincode. Tasgaon is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Viththalwadi 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 Viththalwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Viththalwadi village had a total population of 813 people, including 414 males and 399 females, living in 175 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.76%, with male literacy at 91.28% and female literacy at 84.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 110, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.

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

Nearby Villages of Viththalwadi

Viththalwadi 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 Viththalwadi

Viththalwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Amnapur, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tasgaon to Viththalwadi is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Viththalwadi is about 38 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 Viththalwadi

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

Health Facilities in Viththalwadi

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

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