Barve - Bhudargad, Kolhapur

Barve is a village situated in the Bhudargad tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gargoti and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Barave serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barve village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barve is 567781. The village covers a total geographical area of 637 hectares and falls under the 416209 pincode. Murgud is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Barve 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 Barve

According to the 2011 Census, Barve village had a total population of 1,736 people, including 821 males and 915 females, living in 439 households. The sex ratio was 1,114 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.60%, with male literacy at 86.16% and female literacy at 64.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 91.

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

Nearby Villages of Barve

Barve 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 Barve

Barve is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is C Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murgud to Barve is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Barve is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barve

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

Health Facilities in Barve

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

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