Bidri - Bhudargad, Kolhapur

Bidri is a village situated in the Bhudargad tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gargoti and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Bidri/ Peth Shivapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bidri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bidri is 567813. The village covers a total geographical area of 274 hectares and falls under the 416208 pincode. Murgud is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Bidri 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 Bidri

According to the 2011 Census, Bidri village had a total population of 585 people, including 303 males and 282 females, living in 128 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.04%, with male literacy at 88.89% and female literacy at 58.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 108.

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

Nearby Villages of Bidri

Bidri 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 Bidri

Public transport in the Bidri is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kankavali, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murgud to Bidri is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Bidri is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bidri

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

Health Facilities in Bidri

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

FAQs about Bidri