Ozarde - Walwa, Sangli
Ozarde is a village situated in the Walwa tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Uran Islampur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Ghabakwadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ozarde village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Ozarde is 568350. The village covers a total geographical area of 807.37 hectares and falls under the 415407 pincode. Uran Islampur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.
Ozarde 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 Ozarde
As per Census 2011, Ozarde village has a total population of 2,154 people, consisting of 1,118 males and 1,036 females. The village has 450 households and a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males. There are 198 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,572 literate and 582 illiterate residents. Additionally, 282 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 12 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ozarde are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,154 | 1,118 | 1,036 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 198 | 113 | 85 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 282 | 154 | 128 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 12 | 5 | 7 |
| Literate Population | 1,572 | 886 | 686 |
| Illiterate Population | 582 | 232 | 350 |
Nearby Villages of Ozarde
Ozarde 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Rethare Dharan | South-East | 2.54 km |
| Surul | North-West | 2.66 km |
| Naykalwadi | North-East | 2.79 km |
| Manikwadi | North | 3.61 km |
| Mahadevwadi | North-East | 3.79 km |
| Maralnathpur | South-East | 3.97 km |
| Beldarwadi | South-West | 4.10 km |
| Red | South-West | 4.67 km |
| Bhatwadi | North | 5.30 km |
| Bhatwadi | West | 5.39 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Ozarde
Ozarde is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhavani Nagar, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.0 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uran Islampur to Ozarde is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Ozarde is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Ozarde
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ozarde village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Ozarde
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ozarde village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Ozarde
Where is Ozarde located?
Ozarde village is located in Walwa Tehsil, Sangli district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Ozarde?
The Gram Panchayat of Ozarde is Ghabakwadi.
What is the pincode of Ozarde?
The pincode of Ozarde is 415407.
What is the population of Ozarde?
Ozarde has a total population of 2,154, including 1,118 males and 1,036 females.
How many households are there in Ozarde?
There are 450 households in Ozarde.
What is the literacy rate in Ozarde?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ozarde is 72.98%. Male literacy is 79.25% and female literacy is 66.22%.