Arwade - Tasgaon, Sangli

Arwade is a village situated in the Tasgaon tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tasgaon and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Aarawade serves as the Village Panchayat for Arwade village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arwade is 568680. The village covers a total geographical area of 1425 hectares and falls under the 416312 pincode. Tasgaon is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Arwade village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khanapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sangli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Arwade

According to the 2011 Census, Arwade village had a total population of 4,099 people, including 2,063 males and 2,036 females, living in 871 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.96%, with male literacy at 92.54% and female literacy at 79.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 234, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Arwade

Arwade 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 Arwade

Arwade is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhilavdi, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tasgaon to Arwade is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Arwade is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arwade

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

Health Facilities in Arwade

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

FAQs about Arwade