Red - Shirala, Sangli

Red is a village situated in the Shirala tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirala and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Red village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Red is 568292. The village covers a total geographical area of 811 hectares and falls under the 415407 pincode. Shirala is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Red 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 Red

According to the 2011 Census, Red village had a total population of 1,634 people, including 864 males and 770 females, living in 351 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.75%, with male literacy at 88.48% and female literacy at 65.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 235.

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

Nearby Villages of Red

Red 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 Red

Red is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhavani Nagar, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shirala to Red is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Red 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 Red

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

Health Facilities in Red

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

FAQs about Red