Helewadi - Bhudargad, Kolhapur

Helewadi is a village situated in the Bhudargad tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gargoti and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Helewadi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Helewadi is 567780. The village covers a total geographical area of 166.4 hectares and falls under the 416209 pincode. Murgud is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Helewadi 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 Helewadi

According to the 2011 Census, Helewadi village had a total population of 564 people, including 273 males and 291 females, living in 137 households. The sex ratio was 1,066 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.53%, with male literacy at 80.99% and female literacy at 53.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Helewadi

Helewadi 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 Helewadi

Helewadi 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 C Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murgud to Helewadi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Helewadi 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 Helewadi

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

Health Facilities in Helewadi

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

FAQs about Helewadi