Belewadi - Shirala, Sangli

Belewadi is a village situated in the Shirala tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirala and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Belewadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belewadi is 568257. The village covers a total geographical area of 90.23 hectares and falls under the 415402 pincode. Uran Islampur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Belewadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shirala Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hatkanangle Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Belewadi

According to the 2011 Census, Belewadi village had a total population of 341 people, including 164 males and 177 females, living in 78 households. The sex ratio was 1,079 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.90%, with male literacy at 82.22% and female literacy at 53.55%.

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

Nearby Villages of Belewadi

Belewadi 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 Belewadi

Belewadi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kuslamb, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uran Islampur to Belewadi is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Belewadi is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belewadi

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

Health Facilities in Belewadi

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

FAQs about Belewadi