Dhaswadi - Shirala, Sangli

Dhaswadi is a village situated in the Shirala tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirala and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Dhuswadi serves as the Village Panchayat for Dhaswadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhaswadi is 568252. The village covers a total geographical area of 353.72 hectares and falls under the 415402 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Dhaswadi 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 Dhaswadi

According to the 2011 Census, Dhaswadi village had a total population of 378 people, including 178 males and 200 females, living in 98 households. The sex ratio was 1,124 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.00%, with male literacy at 94.55% and female literacy at 72.53%.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhaswadi

Dhaswadi 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 Dhaswadi

Public transport in the Dhaswadi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shenoli, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Dhaswadi is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Dhaswadi 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 Dhaswadi

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

Health Facilities in Dhaswadi

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

FAQs about Dhaswadi