Padavalwadi - Walwa, Sangli

Padavalwadi is a village situated in the Walwa tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Uran Islampur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Padawalwadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padavalwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padavalwadi is 568388. The village covers a total geographical area of 314 hectares and falls under the 416313 pincode. Uran Islampur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Padavalwadi 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 Padavalwadi

As per Census 2011, Padavalwadi village has a total population of 2,266 people, consisting of 1,152 males and 1,114 females. The village has 460 households and a sex ratio of 967 females per 1,000 males. There are 233 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,825 literate and 441 illiterate residents. Additionally, 101 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Padavalwadi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Padavalwadi

Padavalwadi 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 Padavalwadi

Padavalwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kirloskarvadi, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uran Islampur to Padavalwadi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Padavalwadi is about 40 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 Padavalwadi

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

Health Facilities in Padavalwadi

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

FAQs about Padavalwadi