Gavalewadi

Gavalewadi is a village located in Shirala tehsil of Sangli district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 17km away from sub-district headquarter Shirala (tehsildar office) and 85km away from district headquarter Sangli. As per 2009 stats, Gavalewadi village is also a gram panchayat.

Gavalewadi has its own place in the vibrant Sangli region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Gavalewadi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gavalewadi is 568244. The village spans a total geographical area of 356.52 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 415405. Karad is nearest town to Gavalewadi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 36km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gavalewadi village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Shirala Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hatkanangle Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Gavalewadi

Below is a concise population overview of Gavalewadi as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 975 471 504
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 124 69 55
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 12 6 6
Literate Population 667 367 300
Illiterate Population 308 104 204

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Gavalewadi village:

  • The total population of Gavalewadi village is around 975, including approximately 471 males and 504 females, with a sex ratio of 1070 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 124 children aged 0–6 years in Gavalewadi village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Gavalewadi village has 12 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Gavalewadi village is about 68.41%, with male literacy at 77.92% and female literacy at 59.52%.
  • There are around 187 households in Gavalewadi village.

Connectivity of Gavalewadi

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gavalewadi. As per the 2011 stats, Gavalewadi had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Gavalewadi

Knowing the nearby villages of Gavalewadi helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gavalewadi.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gavalewadi

Where is Gavalewadi located?
Gavalewadi village is situated in Shirala Tehsil, within the Sangli district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gavalewadi?
Gavalewadi serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Gavalewadi?
The pincode of Gavalewadi is 415405, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Gavalewadi as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gavalewadi is 975, with 471 males and 504 females.
How many households are there in Gavalewadi as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Gavalewadi village has a total of 187 households.
What is the literacy rate in Gavalewadi as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gavalewadi is 68.41%. The male literacy rate is 77.92%, while the female literacy rate is 59.52%.