Balgavade - Tasgaon, Sangli

Balgavade is a village situated in the Tasgaon tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tasgaon and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Balgavde serves as the Village Panchayat for Balgavade village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balgavade is 568663. The village covers a total geographical area of 823 hectares and falls under the 416312 pincode. Tasgaon is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Balgavade 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 Balgavade

According to the 2011 Census, Balgavade village had a total population of 2,261 people, including 1,164 males and 1,097 females, living in 505 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.28%, with male literacy at 90.16% and female literacy at 78.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 262, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 66.

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

Nearby Villages of Balgavade

Balgavade 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 Balgavade

Balgavade 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 52.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tasgaon to Balgavade is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Balgavade is about 37 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 Balgavade

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

Health Facilities in Balgavade

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

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