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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Punavat village had a total population of 1,808 people, including 899 males and 909 females, living in 414 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.50%, with male literacy at 88.00% and female literacy at 69.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 185.

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

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