Gudhe - Shirala, Sangli

Gudhe is a village situated in the Shirala tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirala and around 98 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Ghudhe serves as the Village Panchayat for Gudhe village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gudhe is 568223. The village covers a total geographical area of 734.56 hectares and falls under the 415415 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

Gudhe 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 Gudhe

According to the 2011 Census, Gudhe village had a total population of 1,294 people, including 620 males and 674 females, living in 270 households. The sex ratio was 1,087 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.96%, with male literacy at 85.66% and female literacy at 57.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 85.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,294620674
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1547678
Scheduled Castes (SC)854045
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population809466343
Illiterate Population485154331

Nearby Villages of Gudhe

Gudhe 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KharaleSouth2.02 km
RamishtewadiNorth-East2.38 km
ManewadiEast2.52 km
AralaSouth-West2.84 km
KinarewadiSouth-East3.11 km
ChinchewadiSouth3.42 km
KalgaonNorth-East3.51 km
SonavadeWest4.15 km
PachganiEast4.15 km
KadamwadiSouth-East4.22 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gudhe

Public transport in the Gudhe 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 49.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Gudhe is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Gudhe is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gudhe

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Gudhe

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Gudhe

Where is Gudhe located?

Gudhe village is located in Shirala Tehsil, Sangli district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Gudhe?

The Village Panchayat of Gudhe is Ghudhe.

What is the pincode of Gudhe?

The pincode of Gudhe is 415415.

What is the population of Gudhe?

Gudhe had a total population of 1,294, including 620 males and 674 females.

How many households are there in Gudhe?

Gudhe had 270 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gudhe?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gudhe was 70.96%. Male literacy was 85.66% and female literacy was 57.55%.