Bhadkambe - Walwa, Sangli

Bhadkambe is a village situated in the Walwa tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Uran Islampur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Bhadkimbe serves as the Village Panchayat for Bhadkambe village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhadkambe is 568396. The village covers a total geographical area of 717 hectares and falls under the 416302 pincode. Ashta is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Bhadkambe 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 Bhadkambe

According to the 2011 Census, Bhadkambe village had a total population of 2,882 people, including 1,470 males and 1,412 females, living in 572 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.59%, with male literacy at 91.50% and female literacy at 77.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 715, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 32.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhadkambe

Bhadkambe 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 Bhadkambe

Bhadkambe is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Amnapur, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.7 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Bhadkambe

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

FAQs about Bhadkambe