Karanjvade - Walwa, Sangli

Karanjvade is a village situated in the Walwa tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Uran Islampur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Karanjawade serves as the Village Panchayat for Karanjvade village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karanjvade is 568371. The village covers a total geographical area of 478 hectares and falls under the 415401 pincode. Uran Islampur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Karanjvade 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 Karanjvade

According to the 2011 Census, Karanjvade village had a total population of 2,863 people, including 1,494 males and 1,369 females, living in 592 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.21%, with male literacy at 89.76% and female literacy at 74.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 353.

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

Nearby Villages of Karanjvade

Karanjvade 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 Karanjvade

Karanjvade is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is C Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uran Islampur to Karanjvade is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Karanjvade is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karanjvade

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

Health Facilities in Karanjvade

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

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