Bagani - Walwa, Sangli

Bagani is a village situated in the Walwa tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Uran Islampur and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Bagani village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bagani is 568400. The village covers a total geographical area of 1389 hectares and falls under the 416302 pincode. Ashta is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Bagani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Islampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hatkanangle Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bagani

According to the 2011 Census, Bagani village had a total population of 8,383 people, including 4,275 males and 4,108 females, living in 1,784 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.17%, with male literacy at 90.25% and female literacy at 75.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,328, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Bagani

Bagani 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 Bagani

Bagani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hatkanagale, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ashta to Bagani is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Bagani is about 22 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 Bagani

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

Health Facilities in Bagani

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

FAQs about Bagani