Bhudargad
Bhudargad is a Town and Tehsil in Kolhapur District of Maharashtra. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Bhudargad Block (CD) is 04291. The total area of Bhudargad Tehsil is 636 km². Bhudargad has a sex ratio of approximately 983 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bhudargad Tehsil
Bhudargad Tehsil has a total of 117 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Bhudargad Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Admapur | Adamapur | Murgud (6 km) |
| 2 | Akurde | Akurde | Murgud (13 km) |
| 3 | Ambavane | Ambavane | Murgud (15 km) |
| 4 | Anap Kh | Anap Khurd | Murgud (70 km) |
| 5 | Antivade | Antiwade | Murgud (47 km) |
| 6 | Anturli | Anturli | Murgud (46 km) |
| 7 | Anup Bk | Kondoshi | Murgud (38 km) |
| 8 | Aralgundi | Aralgundi | Gadhinglaj (20 km) |
| 9 | Bamne | Bamane | Murgud (37 km) |
| 10 | Barve | Barave | Murgud (30 km) |
| 11 | Basarewadi | Basarewadi | Murgud (10 km) |
| 12 | Bediv | Bediv | Gadhinglaj (20 km) |
| 13 | Begvade | Begavade | Gadhinglaj (18 km) |
| 14 | Bhalekarwadi | Bhalekarwadi | Murgud (40 km) |
| 15 | Bhativade | Bhatiwade | Murgud (15 km) |
| 16 | Bhendvade | Bhendawade | Murgud (23 km) |
| 17 | Bidri | Bidri Peth Shivapur | Murgud (40 km) |
| 18 | Chandanwadi | Chandamwadi | Murgud (45 km) |
| 19 | Chikkewadi | Tambyachi Wadi | Murgud (80 km) |
| 20 | Chivale | Dele Chivale | Murgud (46 km) |
| 21 | Darwad | Darwad | Murgud (10 km) |
| 22 | Dasewadi | Kondoshi | Murgud (40 km) |
| 23 | Dele | Dele Chivale | Murgud (47 km) |
| 24 | Deulwadi | Deulwadi | Murgud (55 km) |
| 25 | Devakewadi | Devakewadi | Murgud (2 km) |
| 26 | Devarde | Devarde | Murgud (60 km) |
| 27 | Dindewadi | Dindewadi | Murgud (45 km) |
| 28 | Donvade | Donavade | Murgud (32 km) |
| 29 | Gangapur | Gangapur | Murgud (4 km) |
| 30 | Gargoti | Gargoti | Murgud (17 km) |
| 31 | Girgaon | Hedavade | Murgud (27 km) |
| 32 | Hanamante | Tambyachi Wadi | Bhudargad |
| 33 | Hanbarwadi | Hanbarwadi | Murgud (17 km) |
| 34 | Hedvade | Hedavade | Murgud (26 km) |
| 35 | Helewadi | Helewadi | Murgud (25 km) |
| 36 | Jakinpeth Jotewadi | Manavale | Gadhinglaj (30 km) |
| 37 | Kadgaon | Kadgaon | Murgud (39 km) |
| 38 | Kalnakwadi | Kalnakwadi | Murgud (14 km) |
| 39 | Karadwadi | Karadwadi | Murgud (34 km) |
| 40 | Karambali | Nandoli | Murgud (35 km) |
| 41 | Karivade | Kariwade | Murgud (44 km) |
| 42 | Kelewadi Todalewadi | Manavale | Gadhinglaj (28 km) |
| 43 | Khanapur | Khanapur | Murgud (15 km) |
| 44 | Khaparewadi | Nadhawade | Bhudargad |
| 45 | Khedge | Khedage Yeradanpe | Murgud (35 km) |
| 46 | Kolavan | Kolawan Palewadi | Murgud (25 km) |
| 47 | Kondoshi | Kondoshi | Murgud (45 km) |
| 48 | Konvade | Konwade | Murgud (11 km) |
| 49 | Koor | Koor | Murgud (10 km) |
| 50 | Kudtarwadi | Tirawade | Murgud (43 km) |
| 51 | Kumbharwadi | Nishnap Kumbharwadi | Murgud (32 km) |
| 52 | Lotewadi | Lotewadi | Murgud (10 km) |
| 53 | Madilge Bk | Madilge Budruk | Murgud (10 km) |
| 54 | Madilge Kh | Madilge Khurd | Murgud (10 km) |
| 55 | Madur | Madur | Murgud (28 km) |
| 56 | Mamdapur | Mamdapur | Murgud (38 km) |
| 57 | Manavle | Manavale | Murgud (35 km) |
| 58 | Mani | Mathagaon Mani | Murgud (75 km) |
| 59 | Manope | Patgaon | Murgud (60 km) |
| 60 | Mathagaon | Mathagaon Mani | Murgud (55 km) |
| 61 | Megholi | Megholi | Murgud (56 km) |
| 62 | Mharwadi | Mahalwadi | Murgud (20 km) |
| 63 | Mhasarang | Mhasarang | Murgud (46 km) |
| 64 | Mhasave | Mhasave | Murgud (18 km) |
| 65 | Minache Bk | Minache Budruk | Murgud (10 km) |
| 66 | Minache Kh | Minache Khurd | Murgud (10 km) |
| 67 | Morewadi | Morewadi | Murgud (20 km) |
| 68 | Mudal | Mudal | Murgud (7 km) |
| 69 | Murukate | Murukte | Murgud (40 km) |
| 70 | Nadhavade | Nadhawade | Murgud (10 km) |
| 71 | Naganwadi | Naganwadi | Murgud (32 km) |
| 72 | Nagargaon | Nangargaon | Murgud (20 km) |
| 73 | Nandoli | Nandoli | Murgud (46 km) |
| 74 | Navale | Navale | Murgud (43 km) |
| 75 | Navaraswadi | Navaraswadi | Murgud (12 km) |
| 76 | Nhavyachiwadi | Nhavyachiwadi | Murgud (45 km) |
| 77 | Nilpan | Nilpan | Murgud (10 km) |
| 78 | Nishnap | Nishnap Kumbharwadi | Murgud (29 km) |
| 79 | Nitvade | Nitavade | Murgud (30 km) |
| 80 | Pacharde | Pacharde | Murgud (29 km) |
| 81 | Pachavade | Pachwade | Murgud (12 km) |
| 82 | Padkhambe | Padkhambe | Murgud (42 km) |
| 83 | Pal | Pal | Murgud (22 km) |
| 84 | Palewadi | Kolawan Palewadi | Murgud (25 km) |
| 85 | Palshivane | Palashivane | Murgud (9 km) |
| 86 | Palyachahuda | Palyachahuda | Murgud (47 km) |
| 87 | Pandivare | Pandivare | Murgud (10 km) |
| 88 | Pangire | Pangire | Murgud (35 km) |
| 89 | Pardewadi | Paradewadi | Murgud (26 km) |
| 90 | Patgaon | Patgaon | Murgud (62 km) |
| 91 | Phanaswadi | Phanaswadi | Murgud (23 km) |
| 92 | Phaye | Phaye | Murgud (30 km) |
| 93 | Pimpalgaon | Pimpalgaon | Murgud (40 km) |
| 94 | Pushpanagar | Pushpanagar | Murgud (15 km) |
| 95 | Ranewadi | Ranewadi | Murgud (30 km) |
| 96 | Salpewadi | Salapewadi | Murgud (10 km) |
| 97 | Sheloli | Sheloli | Murgud (38 km) |
| 98 | Shengaon | Shengaon | Murgud (3 km) |
| 99 | Shindewadi | Shindewadi | Murgud (19 km) |
| 100 | Shivdav | Shivdav | Murgud (48 km) |
| 101 | Shivdav Kh | Shivdav | Murgud (45 km) |
| 102 | Sonarwadi | Sonarwadi | Murgud (27 km) |
| 103 | Sonurli | Sonurli | Murgud (44 km) |
| 104 | Tambale | Tambale | Murgud (55 km) |
| 105 | Tambyachiwadi | Tambyachi Wadi | Murgud (70 km) |
| 106 | Thadyachiwadi | Bhalekarwadi | Murgud (48 km) |
| 107 | Tikkewadi | Tikkewadi | Murgud (10 km) |
| 108 | Tiravade | Tirawade | Murgud (40 km) |
| 109 | Ukirbatale | Mhasarang | Murgud (45 km) |
| 110 | Varapewadi | Varapewadi | Murgud (45 km) |
| 111 | Vasnoli | Vasnoli | Murgud (39 km) |
| 112 | Vengrul | Vengrul | Murgud (42 km) |
| 113 | Vesarde | Vesarde | Murgud (45 km) |
| 114 | Vhangutti | Vangutti | Murgud (6 km) |
| 115 | Vinjole | Shivdav | Bhudargad |
| 116 | Waghapur | Waghapur | Murgud (5 km) |
| 117 | Yerandpe | Khedage Yeradanpe | Murgud (35 km) |
Population of Bhudargad Tehsil
The population profile of Bhudargad Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Bhudargad Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,50,368 | 1,50,368 | N/A |
| Male Population | 75,824 | 75,824 | N/A |
| Female Population | 74,544 | 74,544 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,834 | 14,834 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,067 | 8,067 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,767 | 6,767 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,05,319 | 1,05,319 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 59,519 | 59,519 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 45,800 | 45,800 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 45,049 | 45,049 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 16,305 | 16,305 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 28,744 | 28,744 | N/A |
| Total Households | 33,654 | 33,654 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 1,50,368 people. Includes nearly 75,824 males and 74,544 females. Rural population is about 1,50,368 people.
- There are around 14,834 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 8,067 boys and 6,767 girls.
- Literate population is about 1,05,319 people. Non-literate population is around 45,049 people.
- There are nearly 33,654 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Bhudargad Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 14,677 | 14,677 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 7,237 | 7,237 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 7,440 | 7,440 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 293 | 293 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 156 | 156 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 137 | 137 | N/A |
| Population Density | 237 / km² | 237 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Bhudargad Tehsil is approximately 14,677 people, including 7,237 males and 7,440 females. Around 14,677 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Bhudargad Tehsil is about 293 people, including 156 males and 137 females. Around 293 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 237 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 237 people per sq. km.