Bahe - Walwa, Sangli

Bahe is a village situated in the Walwa tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Uran Islampur and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Bahe village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bahe is 568334. The village covers a total geographical area of 1231 hectares and falls under the 415409 pincode. Uran Islampur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Bahe 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 Bahe

According to the 2011 Census, Bahe village had a total population of 4,064 people, including 2,113 males and 1,951 females, living in 850 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.44%, with male literacy at 93.02% and female literacy at 81.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 543, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 28.

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

Nearby Villages of Bahe

Bahe 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 Bahe

Bahe is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhavani Nagar, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uran Islampur to Bahe is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Bahe is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bahe

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

Health Facilities in Bahe

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

FAQs about Bahe