Vajrachaunde - Tasgaon, Sangli

Vajrachaunde is a village situated in the Tasgaon tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tasgaon and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Vajrachounde serves as the Village Panchayat for Vajrachaunde village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vajrachaunde is 568670. The village covers a total geographical area of 336.21 hectares and falls under the 416408 pincode. Tasgaon is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Vajrachaunde 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 Vajrachaunde

According to the 2011 Census, Vajrachaunde village had a total population of 1,238 people, including 625 males and 613 females, living in 269 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.91%, with male literacy at 87.59% and female literacy at 75.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 165, 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 Vajrachaunde

Vajrachaunde 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 Vajrachaunde

Vajrachaunde is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kavathe Mahankl, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tasgaon to Vajrachaunde is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Vajrachaunde is about 33 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 Vajrachaunde

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

Health Facilities in Vajrachaunde

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

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