Takari - Walwa, Sangli

Takari is a village situated in the Walwa tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Uran Islampur and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Takari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Takari is 568333. The village covers a total geographical area of 429 hectares and falls under the 415313 pincode. Uran Islampur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Takari 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 Takari

As per Census 2011, Takari village has a total population of 4,088 people, consisting of 2,121 males and 1,967 females. The village has 869 households and a sex ratio of 927 females per 1,000 males. There are 452 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,174 literate and 914 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,019 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 20 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,0882,1211,967
Child Population (0–6 yrs)452267185
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,019504515
Scheduled Tribes (ST)20911
Literate Population3,1741,7521,422
Illiterate Population914369545

Nearby Villages of Takari

Takari 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TupariEast1.34 km
GaundwadiSouth-West1.60 km
DudhariNorth-West1.98 km
DahyariSouth-East2.42 km
SatapewadiSouth2.49 km
BanewadiSouth-West3.07 km
GhogaonSouth-East3.62 km
Rethare HarnakshaWest3.80 km
AsadNorth3.91 km
MasuchiwadiSouth3.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Takari

Takari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Takari, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uran Islampur to Takari is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Takari is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Takari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Takari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Takari

Where is Takari located?

Takari village is located in Walwa Tehsil, Sangli district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Takari?

Takari is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Takari?

The pincode of Takari is 415313.

What is the population of Takari?

Takari has a total population of 4,088, including 2,121 males and 1,967 females.

How many households are there in Takari?

There are 869 households in Takari.

What is the literacy rate in Takari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Takari is 77.64%. Male literacy is 82.60% and female literacy is 72.29%.