Marathewadi - Shirala, Sangli

Marathewadi is a village situated in the Shirala tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirala and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Marathewadi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marathewadi is 568231. The village covers a total geographical area of 143.73 hectares and falls under the 415415 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 53 km away.

Marathewadi 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 Marathewadi

According to the 2011 Census, Marathewadi village had a total population of 430 people, including 178 males and 252 females, living in 96 households. The sex ratio was 1,416 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.24%, with male literacy at 88.54% and female literacy at 71.18%.

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

Nearby Villages of Marathewadi

Marathewadi 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 Marathewadi

Marathewadi 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 46.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Marathewadi is about 53 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Marathewadi is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marathewadi

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

Health Facilities in Marathewadi

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

FAQs about Marathewadi