Takave - Shirala, Sangli

Takave is a village situated in the Shirala tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirala and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Takave village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Takave is 568271. The village covers a total geographical area of 637.17 hectares and falls under the 415410 pincode. Uran Islampur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Takave 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 Takave

According to the 2011 Census, Takave village had a total population of 1,063 people, including 517 males and 546 females, living in 256 households. The sex ratio was 1,056 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.75%, with male literacy at 94.64% and female literacy at 71.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 188.

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

Nearby Villages of Takave

Takave 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 Takave

Takave is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shenoli, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uran Islampur to Takave is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Takave 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 Takave

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

Health Facilities in Takave

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

FAQs about Takave