Konvade - Bhudargad, Kolhapur

Konvade is a village situated in the Bhudargad tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gargoti and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Konwade serves as the Gram Panchayat for Konvade village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Konvade is 567753. The village covers a total geographical area of 334.17 hectares and falls under the 416209 pincode. Murgud is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Konvade 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 Konvade

According to the 2011 Census, Konvade village had a total population of 2,282 people, including 1,190 males and 1,092 females, living in 475 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.95%, with male literacy at 90.81% and female literacy at 70.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 208.

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

Nearby Villages of Konvade

Konvade 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 Konvade

Konvade is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 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 27.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murgud to Konvade is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Konvade is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Konvade

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

Health Facilities in Konvade

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

FAQs about Konvade