Kapuskhed - Walwa, Sangli

Kapuskhed is a village situated in the Walwa tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Uran Islampur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Kapuskhed village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kapuskhed is 568347. The village covers a total geographical area of 600 hectares and falls under the 415409 pincode. Uran Islampur is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Kapuskhed 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 Kapuskhed

According to the 2011 Census, Kapuskhed village had a total population of 4,861 people, including 2,502 males and 2,359 females, living in 986 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.27%, with male literacy at 92.73% and female literacy at 79.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 536, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 70.

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

Nearby Villages of Kapuskhed

Kapuskhed 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 Kapuskhed

Kapuskhed is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhavani Nagar, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uran Islampur to Kapuskhed is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Kapuskhed 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 Kapuskhed

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

Health Facilities in Kapuskhed

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

FAQs about Kapuskhed