Kameri - Walwa, Sangli

Kameri is a village situated in the Walwa tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Uran Islampur and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Kameri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kameri is 568357. The village covers a total geographical area of 2284 hectares and falls under the 415403 pincode. Uran Islampur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Kameri 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 Kameri

According to the 2011 Census, Kameri village had a total population of 10,477 people, including 5,399 males and 5,078 females, living in 2,158 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.59%, with male literacy at 95.40% and female literacy at 85.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,216, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population10,4775,3995,078
Child Population (0–6 yrs)948531417
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,216596620
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1165
Literate Population8,6324,6443,988
Illiterate Population1,8457551,090

Nearby Villages of Kameri

Kameri 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
VitthalwadiNorth2.26 km
WaghwadiNorth-West3.71 km
ShivpuriWest3.86 km
Yede NipaniSouth-East3.95 km
TujarpurEast4.09 km
ItakareSouth4.19 km
JambhulwadiNorth-West5.09 km
VashiSouth-West5.27 km
JakraiwadiSouth-West5.36 km
GatadwadiEast5.76 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kameri

Kameri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Takari, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uran Islampur to Kameri is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Kameri is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kameri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kameri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kameri

Where is Kameri located?

Kameri village is located in Walwa Tehsil, Sangli district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kameri?

Kameri is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kameri?

The pincode of Kameri is 415403.

What is the population of Kameri?

Kameri had a total population of 10,477, including 5,399 males and 5,078 females.

How many households are there in Kameri?

Kameri had 2,158 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kameri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kameri was 90.59%. Male literacy was 95.40% and female literacy was 85.56%.