Nigadi - Shirala, Sangli

Nigadi is a village situated in the Shirala tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirala and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Nigadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nigadi is 568279. The village covers a total geographical area of 783 hectares and falls under the 415408 pincode. Uran Islampur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Nigadi 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 Nigadi

According to the 2011 Census, Nigadi village had a total population of 1,509 people, including 725 males and 784 females, living in 367 households. The sex ratio was 1,081 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.00%, with male literacy at 89.85% and female literacy at 65.31%. 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.

Nearby Villages of Nigadi

Nigadi 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 Nigadi

Nigadi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shenoli, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uran Islampur to Nigadi is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Nigadi is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nigadi

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

Health Facilities in Nigadi

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

FAQs about Nigadi