Tujarpur - Walwa, Sangli

Tujarpur 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 32 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Tujarpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tujarpur is 568344. The village covers a total geographical area of 522.98 hectares and falls under the 415403 pincode. Uran Islampur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Tujarpur 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 Tujarpur

As per Census 2011, Tujarpur village has a total population of 2,006 people, consisting of 1,058 males and 948 females. The village has 402 households and a sex ratio of 896 females per 1,000 males. There are 204 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,589 literate and 417 illiterate residents. Additionally, 259 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0061,058948
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20410698
Scheduled Castes (SC)259132127
Scheduled Tribes (ST)532
Literate Population1,589901688
Illiterate Population417157260

Nearby Villages of Tujarpur

Tujarpur 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)
GatadwadiEast1.78 km
Yede NipaniSouth-West3.92 km
KameriWest4.09 km
GotkhindiSouth-East4.61 km
AhirwadiEast4.76 km
VitthalwadiWest5.16 km
BavchiSouth-East6.54 km
ItakareSouth-West6.84 km
WalwaNorth-East6.93 km
PadavalwadiEast7.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tujarpur

Tujarpur 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 29.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uran Islampur to Tujarpur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Tujarpur is about 32 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 Tujarpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Tujarpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Tujarpur

Where is Tujarpur located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Tujarpur?

Tujarpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Tujarpur?

The pincode of Tujarpur is 415403.

What is the population of Tujarpur?

Tujarpur has a total population of 2,006, including 1,058 males and 948 females.

How many households are there in Tujarpur?

There are 402 households in Tujarpur.

What is the literacy rate in Tujarpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tujarpur is 79.21%. Male literacy is 85.16% and female literacy is 72.57%.