Bolakewadi - Ajra, Kolhapur

Bolakewadi is a village situated in the Ajra tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ajra and around 97 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Mendholi serves as the Village Panchayat for Bolakewadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bolakewadi is 567949. The village covers a total geographical area of 129 hectares and falls under the 416505 pincode. Gadhinglaj is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Bolakewadi

According to the 2011 Census, Bolakewadi village had a total population of 701 people, including 325 males and 376 females, living in 165 households. The sex ratio was 1,157 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.51%, with male literacy at 90.97% and female literacy at 66.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 102.

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

Nearby Villages of Bolakewadi

Bolakewadi 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 Bolakewadi

Bolakewadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 37.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadhinglaj to Bolakewadi is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Bolakewadi is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bolakewadi

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

Health Facilities in Bolakewadi

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

FAQs about Bolakewadi