Bhativade - Bhudargad, Kolhapur

Bhativade is a village situated in the Bhudargad tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gargoti and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Bhatiwade serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhativade village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhativade is 567761. The village covers a total geographical area of 317.08 hectares and falls under the 416223 pincode. Murgud is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Bhativade 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 Bhativade

According to the 2011 Census, Bhativade village had a total population of 1,043 people, including 535 males and 508 females, living in 235 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.40%, with male literacy at 89.00% and female literacy at 71.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 85.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhativade

Bhativade 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 Bhativade

Bhativade is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nandgaon Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murgud to Bhativade is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Bhativade 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 Bhativade

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

Health Facilities in Bhativade

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

FAQs about Bhativade