Matkunki - Tasgaon, Sangli

Matkunki is a village situated in the Tasgaon tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tasgaon and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Matkunki village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matkunki is 568691. The village covers a total geographical area of 793.31 hectares and falls under the 416312 pincode. Tasgaon is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Matkunki 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 Matkunki

According to the 2011 Census, Matkunki village had a total population of 1,545 people, including 782 males and 763 females, living in 330 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.71%, with male literacy at 89.82% and female literacy at 77.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 312, 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 Matkunki

Matkunki 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 Matkunki

Matkunki 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 42.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tasgaon to Matkunki is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Matkunki is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Matkunki

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

Health Facilities in Matkunki

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

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