Girajawade - Shirala, Sangli

Girajawade is a village situated in the Shirala tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirala and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Girjawade serves as the Gram Panchayat for Girajawade village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Girajawade is 568266. The village covers a total geographical area of 622 hectares and falls under the 415408 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Girajawade 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 Girajawade

As per Census 2011, Girajawade village has a total population of 1,249 people, consisting of 564 males and 685 females. The village has 277 households and a sex ratio of 1,214 females per 1,000 males. There are 155 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 831 literate and 418 illiterate residents. Additionally, 166 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Girajawade are given below:

Nearby Villages of Girajawade

Girajawade 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 Girajawade

Girajawade is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shenoli, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Girajawade is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Girajawade is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Girajawade

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

Health Facilities in Girajawade

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

FAQs about Girajawade