Peth - Walwa, Sangli

Peth is a village situated in the Walwa tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Uran Islampur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Peth village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Peth is 568348. The village covers a total geographical area of 1220 hectares and falls under the 415407 pincode. Uran Islampur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Peth 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 Peth

According to the 2011 Census, Peth village had a total population of 11,328 people, including 5,786 males and 5,542 females, living in 2,366 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.65%, with male literacy at 92.60% and female literacy at 80.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,401, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 65.

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

Nearby Villages of Peth

Peth 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 Peth

Peth 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 34.0 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Peth

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

FAQs about Peth