Bachi - Ajra, Kolhapur

Bachi is a village situated in the Ajra tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ajra and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Sohale serves as the Village Panchayat for Bachi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bachi is 567888. The village covers a total geographical area of 326 hectares and falls under the 416505 pincode. Gadhinglaj is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Bachi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kagal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kolhapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bachi

According to the 2011 Census, Bachi village had a total population of 491 people, including 225 males and 266 females, living in 125 households. The sex ratio was 1,182 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.06%, with male literacy at 82.93% and female literacy at 66.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 13, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Bachi

Bachi 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 Bachi

Public transport in the Bachi is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Belgaum, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadhinglaj to Bachi is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Bachi is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bachi

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

Health Facilities in Bachi

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

FAQs about Bachi