Gaundwadi - Walwa, Sangli

Gaundwadi is a village situated in the Walwa tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Uran Islampur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Gaundwadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaundwadi is 568340. The village covers a total geographical area of 172.18 hectares and falls under the 415413 pincode. Uran Islampur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Gaundwadi 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 Gaundwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Gaundwadi village had a total population of 962 people, including 498 males and 464 females, living in 198 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.02%, with male literacy at 93.91% and female literacy at 83.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 45, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Gaundwadi

Gaundwadi 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 Gaundwadi

Gaundwadi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Takari, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uran Islampur to Gaundwadi is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Gaundwadi is about 50 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 Gaundwadi

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

Health Facilities in Gaundwadi

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

FAQs about Gaundwadi