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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Bastawade village had a total population of 3,449 people, including 1,695 males and 1,754 females, living in 734 households. The sex ratio was 1,035 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.94%, with male literacy at 87.50% and female literacy at 72.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 505, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 29.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Bastawade