Punavat - Shirala, Sangli

Punavat is a village situated in the Shirala tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirala and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Punvat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Punavat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Punavat is 568261. The village covers a total geographical area of 403 hectares and falls under the 415408 pincode. Uran Islampur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Punavat 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 Punavat

As per Census 2011, Punavat village has a total population of 1,808 people, consisting of 899 males and 909 females. The village has 414 households and a sex ratio of 1,011 females per 1,000 males. There are 166 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,289 literate and 519 illiterate residents. Additionally, 185 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Punavat

Punavat 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 Punavat

Punavat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is C Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uran Islampur to Punavat is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Punavat is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Punavat

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

Health Facilities in Punavat

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

FAQs about Punavat