Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Elevation 549 m Population 6,000 (2008) Area code 02346 PIN 416306 | Demonym(s) Upalavikar Telephone code 02346 Area 118.2 kmĀ² Distance from Sangli 19 km (12 mi) Nearest city Tasgaon | |
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Upalavi is a village in the Tehsil tasgaon of Sangli district, Maharashtra, India, about 18 kilometres north of Sangli. It is situated along the Sangli-Tasgaon state highway.
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Map of Upalavi, Maharashtra 416306
Geography and Environment
Upalavi is situated on the bank of water stream. It the main-old village is dense populated area which is situated alongside stream. While the newer expanding area of village is towards north side along matkunki road, area which has more height than old base village. Rainfall is average in the village and there is no critical water scarcity in the village. There is the 250+-year-old Sidheshwara Temple and Hanuman Temple.
Location
It belongs to Desh or Paschim Maharashtra region. It belongs to Pune Division. It is located 20 KM towards North from District head quarters Sangli. It is 12 KM from Tasgaon. 348 KM from State capital Mumbai Upalavi Pin code is 416306 and postal head office is Kavalapur Soni (3 KM), Kumthe (4 KM), Nagaon Kavate (4 KM), Matkunki (4 KM), Bhose (6 KM) are nearby villages. Upalavi is surrounded by Miraj Taluka towards the south, Sangli Taluka towards the south, Kavathemahankal Taluka towards the east, and Palus Taluka towards the west. Tasgaon, Miraj, Sangli, and Vita are nearby cities.
Farming
The majority of the farmers are involved in the production of grapes and raisins, which are exported to Europe and Arab countries. The average per capita income is more than state average income.
Education
Literacy rate is around 90%. The village has primary schools, a high school, and vocational education facilities.
Health
Some of the prominent hospitals include: