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

As per Census 2011, Nigadi village has a total population of 1,509 people, consisting of 725 males and 784 females. The village has 367 households and a sex ratio of 1,081 females per 1,000 males. There are 144 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,051 literate and 458 illiterate residents. Additionally, 85 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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