Morewadi - Bhudargad, Kolhapur

Morewadi is a village situated in the Bhudargad tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gargoti and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Morewadi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Morewadi is 567794. The village covers a total geographical area of 135.51 hectares and falls under the 416223 pincode. Murgud is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Morewadi 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 Morewadi

According to the 2011 Census, Morewadi village had a total population of 836 people, including 405 males and 431 females, living in 194 households. The sex ratio was 1,064 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.84%, with male literacy at 87.02% and female literacy at 61.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 26.

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

Nearby Villages of Morewadi

Morewadi 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 Morewadi

Morewadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. 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 31.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murgud to Morewadi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Morewadi is about 53 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 Morewadi

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

Health Facilities in Morewadi

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

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