Balgavade

Balgavade is a village located in Tasgaon tehsil of Sangli district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Tasgaon (tehsildar office) and 37km away from district headquarter Sangli. As per 2009 stats, Balgavde is the gram panchayat of Balgavade village.

Here you can discover what makes Balgavade unique in its vibrant Tasgaon-Sangli region. You’ll see Balgavade’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Balgavade

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Balgavade is 568663. The village spans a total geographical area of 823 hectares. Tasgaon is nearest town to Balgavade village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Balgavade village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Khanapur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Sangli Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Balgavade

Population of Balgavade

According to the 2011 Census, Balgavade has a total population of about 2,261, with approximately 1,164 males and 1,097 females. The sex ratio is around 942 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 206 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 262 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 66. The overall literacy rate is approximately 76.60%, with male literacy at about 81.87% and female literacy near 71.01%. There are around 505 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Balgavade's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Balgavade

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Balgavade. As per the 2011 stats, Balgavade had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Balgavade

Knowing the nearby villages of Balgavade helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Balgavade.

Frequently Asked Questions about Balgavade