Kusalewadi - Shirala, Sangli

Kusalewadi is a village situated in the Shirala tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirala and around 104 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Kulalewadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kusalewadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kusalewadi is 568233. The village covers a total geographical area of 339 hectares and falls under the 415405 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

Kusalewadi 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 Kusalewadi

According to the 2011 Census, Kusalewadi village had a total population of 565 people, including 271 males and 294 females, living in 139 households. The sex ratio was 1,085 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.16%, with male literacy at 82.82% and female literacy at 65.22%.

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

Nearby Villages of Kusalewadi

Kusalewadi 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 Kusalewadi

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kusalewadi. The nearest railway station is Shenoli, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Kusalewadi is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Kusalewadi is about 104 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kusalewadi

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

Health Facilities in Kusalewadi

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

FAQs about Kusalewadi