Bamne - Bhudargad, Kolhapur

Bamne is a village situated in the Bhudargad tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gargoti and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Bamane serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bamne village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bamne is 567784. The village covers a total geographical area of 408.16 hectares and falls under the 416209 pincode. Murgud is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Bamne 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 Bamne

As per Census 2011, Bamne village has a total population of 1,169 people, consisting of 581 males and 588 females. The village has 291 households and a sex ratio of 1,012 females per 1,000 males. There are 116 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 790 literate and 379 illiterate residents. Additionally, 86 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,169581588
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1166848
Scheduled Castes (SC)863848
Literate Population790441349
Illiterate Population379140239

Nearby Villages of Bamne

Bamne 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NaganwadiNorth-West1.80 km
PangireNorth2.09 km
PimpalgaonSouth-West2.53 km
DhamaneSouth-East2.55 km
HelewadiNorth-West3.08 km
MangnoorNorth-West3.93 km
Belewadi HubbalagiSouth3.95 km
Hasur Kh.North4.27 km
MadyalEast4.44 km
DindewadiSouth-West4.48 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bamne

Bamne is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gur Market, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murgud to Bamne is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Bamne is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bamne

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bamne

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bamne

Where is Bamne located?

Bamne village is located in Bhudargad Tehsil, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bamne?

The Gram Panchayat of Bamne is Bamane.

What is the pincode of Bamne?

The pincode of Bamne is 416209.

What is the population of Bamne?

Bamne has a total population of 1,169, including 581 males and 588 females.

How many households are there in Bamne?

There are 291 households in Bamne.

What is the literacy rate in Bamne?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bamne is 67.58%. Male literacy is 75.90% and female literacy is 59.35%.