Pachgani - Shirala, Sangli

Pachgani is a village situated in the Shirala tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirala and around 98 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Pachagani serves as the Village Panchayat for Pachgani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pachgani is 568225. The village covers a total geographical area of 364.32 hectares and falls under the 415405 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

Pachgani 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 Pachgani

According to the 2011 Census, Pachgani village had a total population of 470 people, including 201 males and 269 females, living in 121 households. The sex ratio was 1,338 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.09%, with male literacy at 92.09% and female literacy at 66.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 57.

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

Nearby Villages of Pachgani

Pachgani 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 Pachgani

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Pachgani. The nearest railway station is Shenoli, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Pachgani is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Pachgani is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pachgani

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

Health Facilities in Pachgani

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

FAQs about Pachgani