Gotkhindi - Walwa, Sangli

Gotkhindi 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 30 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Gothkhindi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gotkhindi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gotkhindi is 568391. The village covers a total geographical area of 2070 hectares and falls under the 416301 pincode. Ashta is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Gotkhindi 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 Gotkhindi

According to the 2011 Census, Gotkhindi village had a total population of 7,592 people, including 3,901 males and 3,691 females, living in 1,551 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.26%, with male literacy at 89.07% and female literacy at 77.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 841, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Gotkhindi

Gotkhindi 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 Gotkhindi

Gotkhindi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kirloskarvadi, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ashta to Gotkhindi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Gotkhindi 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 Gotkhindi

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

Health Facilities in Gotkhindi

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

FAQs about Gotkhindi