Bahadurwadi - Walwa, Sangli

Bahadurwadi is a village situated in the Walwa tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Uran Islampur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Bahadurwadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bahadurwadi is 568383. The village covers a total geographical area of 813.77 hectares and falls under the 415411 pincode. Uran Islampur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Bahadurwadi 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 Bahadurwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Bahadurwadi village had a total population of 6,566 people, including 3,347 males and 3,219 females, living in 1,377 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.41%, with male literacy at 88.47% and female literacy at 74.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 628, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 53.

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

Nearby Villages of Bahadurwadi

Bahadurwadi 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 Bahadurwadi

Bahadurwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rukadi, 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 Uran Islampur to Bahadurwadi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Bahadurwadi is about 35 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 Bahadurwadi

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

Health Facilities in Bahadurwadi

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

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