Parewadi - Ajra, Kolhapur

Parewadi is a village situated in the Ajra tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ajra and around 91 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Velavatti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parewadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parewadi is 567895. The village covers a total geographical area of 205 hectares and falls under the 416505 pincode. Gadhinglaj is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Parewadi

As per Census 2011, Parewadi village has a total population of 304 people, consisting of 153 males and 151 females. The village has 73 households and a sex ratio of 986 females per 1,000 males. There are 20 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 212 literate and 92 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Parewadi

Parewadi 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 Parewadi

Public transport in the Parewadi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Belgaum, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadhinglaj to Parewadi is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Parewadi is about 91 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 Parewadi

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

Health Facilities in Parewadi

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

FAQs about Parewadi