Lotewadi - Bhudargad, Kolhapur

Lotewadi is a village situated in the Bhudargad tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gargoti and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Lotewadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lotewadi is 567760. The village covers a total geographical area of 141.28 hectares and falls under the 416223 pincode. Murgud is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Lotewadi 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 Lotewadi

According to the 2011 Census, Lotewadi village had a total population of 1,089 people, including 540 males and 549 females, living in 252 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.20%, with male literacy at 82.56% and female literacy at 67.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 161.

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

Nearby Villages of Lotewadi

Lotewadi 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 Lotewadi

Lotewadi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nandgaon Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murgud to Lotewadi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Lotewadi is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lotewadi

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

Health Facilities in Lotewadi

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

FAQs about Lotewadi