Bastawade - Tasgaon, Sangli

Bastawade is a village situated in the Tasgaon tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tasgaon and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Bastawade village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bastawade is 568662. The village covers a total geographical area of 1552 hectares and falls under the 416311 pincode. Tasgaon is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Bastawade 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 Bastawade

As per Census 2011, Bastawade village has a total population of 3,449 people, consisting of 1,695 males and 1,754 females. The village has 734 households and a sex ratio of 1,034 females per 1,000 males. There are 339 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,486 literate and 963 illiterate residents. Additionally, 505 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 29 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bastawade are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,4491,6951,754
Child Population (0–6 yrs)339183156
Scheduled Castes (SC)505246259
Scheduled Tribes (ST)291712
Literate Population2,4861,3231,163
Illiterate Population963372591

Nearby Villages of Bastawade

Bastawade 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KhujagaonSouth-West2.66 km
BalgavadeWest3.32 km
SavalajSouth-East3.46 km
GaurgaonNorth3.73 km
WaghapurSouth-West4.12 km
BiranwadiNorth4.88 km
DorliWest4.99 km
KaulageSouth-West5.21 km
ManjardeNorth-West5.24 km
SidhdewadiNorth-East5.67 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bastawade

Bastawade is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nandre, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tasgaon to Bastawade is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Bastawade is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bastawade

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bastawade

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bastawade

Where is Bastawade located?

Bastawade village is located in Tasgaon Tehsil, Sangli district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bastawade?

Bastawade is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bastawade?

The pincode of Bastawade is 416311.

What is the population of Bastawade?

Bastawade has a total population of 3,449, including 1,695 males and 1,754 females.

How many households are there in Bastawade?

There are 734 households in Bastawade.

What is the literacy rate in Bastawade?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bastawade is 72.08%. Male literacy is 78.05% and female literacy is 66.31%.