Devakewadi - Bhudargad, Kolhapur

Devakewadi is a village situated in the Bhudargad tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gargoti and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Devakewadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Devakewadi is 567801. The village covers a total geographical area of 194.48 hectares and falls under the 416209 pincode. Murgud is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Devakewadi 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 Devakewadi

As per Census 2011, Devakewadi village has a total population of 409 people, consisting of 208 males and 201 females. The village has 113 households and a sex ratio of 966 females per 1,000 males. There are 42 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 225 literate and 184 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Devakewadi

Devakewadi 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 Devakewadi

Devakewadi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kankavali, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murgud to Devakewadi is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Devakewadi is about 61 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 Devakewadi

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

Health Facilities in Devakewadi

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

FAQs about Devakewadi