Meni - Shirala, Sangli

Meni is a village situated in the Shirala tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirala and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Meni village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Meni is 568242. The village covers a total geographical area of 355 hectares and falls under the 415405 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Meni 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 Meni

According to the 2011 Census, Meni village had a total population of 906 people, including 446 males and 460 females, living in 192 households. The sex ratio was 1,031 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.20%, with male literacy at 89.34% and female literacy at 60.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 171.

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

Nearby Villages of Meni

Meni 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 Meni

Meni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shenoli, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Meni is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Meni is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Meni

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

Health Facilities in Meni

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

FAQs about Meni