Pethewadi - Ajra, Kolhapur

Pethewadi is a village situated in the Ajra tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ajra and around 92 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Velavatti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pethewadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pethewadi is 567903. The village covers a total geographical area of 121 hectares and falls under the 416505 pincode. Gadhinglaj is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Pethewadi 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 Pethewadi

As per Census 2011, Pethewadi village has a total population of 144 people, consisting of 74 males and 70 females. The village has 31 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 10 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 100 literate and 44 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Pethewadi

Pethewadi 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 Pethewadi

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Pethewadi. The nearest railway station is Belgaum, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadhinglaj to Pethewadi is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Pethewadi is about 92 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 Pethewadi

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

Health Facilities in Pethewadi

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

FAQs about Pethewadi