Donvade - Bhudargad, Kolhapur

Donvade 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. Donavade serves as the Gram Panchayat for Donvade village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Donvade is 567819. The village covers a total geographical area of 245.86 hectares and falls under the 416209 pincode. Murgud is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Donvade 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 Donvade

According to the 2011 Census, Donvade village had a total population of 914 people, including 450 males and 464 females, living in 226 households. The sex ratio was 1,031 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.76%, with male literacy at 86.15% and female literacy at 58.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 204.

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

Nearby Villages of Donvade

Donvade 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 Donvade

Donvade is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 40.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murgud to Donvade is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Donvade 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 Donvade

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

Health Facilities in Donvade

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

FAQs about Donvade