Kolavan - Bhudargad, Kolhapur

Kolavan 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 51 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Kolawan/ Palewadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kolavan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolavan is 567797. The village covers a total geographical area of 402.09 hectares and falls under the 416223 pincode. Murgud is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Kolavan 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 Kolavan

According to the 2011 Census, Kolavan village had a total population of 976 people, including 502 males and 474 females, living in 238 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.21%, with male literacy at 87.50% and female literacy at 66.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 137.

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

Nearby Villages of Kolavan

Kolavan 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 Kolavan

Kolavan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nandgaon Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murgud to Kolavan is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Kolavan is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kolavan

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

Health Facilities in Kolavan

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

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