Saroli - Ajra, Kolhapur

Saroli is a village situated in the Ajra tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ajra and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Saroli village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saroli is 567927. The village covers a total geographical area of 258 hectares and falls under the 416504 pincode. Gadhinglaj is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Saroli 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 Saroli

According to the 2011 Census, Saroli village had a total population of 1,323 people, including 617 males and 706 females, living in 307 households. The sex ratio was 1,144 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.39%, with male literacy at 83.30% and female literacy at 68.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 215, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Saroli

Saroli 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 Saroli

Public transport in the Saroli is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pachhapur, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadhinglaj to Saroli is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Saroli is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saroli

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

Health Facilities in Saroli

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

FAQs about Saroli