Dele Village - Bhudargad, Kolhapur

Dele is a village situated in the Bhudargad tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gargoti and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Dele/ Chivale serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dele village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dele is 567853. The village covers a total geographical area of 1688.97 hectares and falls under the 416210 pincode. Murgud is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

Dele 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 Dele

As per Census 2011, Dele village has a total population of 660 people, consisting of 325 males and 335 females. The village has 134 households and a sex ratio of 1,030 females per 1,000 males. There are 71 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 457 literate and 203 illiterate residents. Additionally, 93 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dele

Dele 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 Dele

Public transport in the Dele is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Zarap, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murgud to Dele is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Dele is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dele

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

Health Facilities in Dele

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

FAQs about Dele