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

As per Census 2011, Kusalewadi village has a total population of 565 people, consisting of 271 males and 294 females. The village has 139 households and a sex ratio of 1,084 females per 1,000 males. There are 62 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 368 literate and 197 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population565271294
Child Population (0–6 yrs)624418
Literate Population368188180
Illiterate Population19783114

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KadamwadiNorth-West0.72 km
ChinchewadiNorth-West1.71 km
KalundreWest1.88 km
KinarewadiNorth2.11 km
CharanSouth-East2.59 km
MarathewadiWest3.11 km
KharaleNorth-West3.35 km
PachganiNorth-East3.72 km
KarungaliWest3.78 km
ManewadiNorth4.05 km

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.

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 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

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

FAQs about Kusalewadi

Where is Kusalewadi located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Kusalewadi?

The Gram Panchayat of Kusalewadi is Kulalewadi.

What is the pincode of Kusalewadi?

The pincode of Kusalewadi is 415405.

What is the population of Kusalewadi?

Kusalewadi has a total population of 565, including 271 males and 294 females.

How many households are there in Kusalewadi?

There are 139 households in Kusalewadi.

What is the literacy rate in Kusalewadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kusalewadi is 65.13%. Male literacy is 69.37% and female literacy is 61.22%.