Mardawadi - Walwa, Sangli

Mardawadi is a village situated in the Walwa tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Uran Islampur and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Mardwadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mardawadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mardawadi is 568405. The village covers a total geographical area of 497 hectares and falls under the 416301 pincode. Ashta is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Mardawadi 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 Mardawadi

According to the 2011 Census, Mardawadi village had a total population of 1,897 people, including 1,019 males and 878 females, living in 376 households. The sex ratio was 862 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.22%, with male literacy at 89.24% and female literacy at 80.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 83.

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

Nearby Villages of Mardawadi

Mardawadi 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 Mardawadi

Mardawadi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Amnapur, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ashta to Mardawadi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Mardawadi is about 27 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 Mardawadi

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

Health Facilities in Mardawadi

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

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