Nadhavade - Bhudargad, Kolhapur

Nadhavade is a village situated in the Bhudargad tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gargoti and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Nadhawade serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nadhavade village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nadhavade is 567754. The village covers a total geographical area of 500.44 hectares and falls under the 416209 pincode. Murgud is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Nadhavade 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 Nadhavade

According to the 2011 Census, Nadhavade village had a total population of 3,143 people, including 1,622 males and 1,521 females, living in 669 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.27%, with male literacy at 86.00% and female literacy at 66.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 325.

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

Nearby Villages of Nadhavade

Nadhavade 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 Nadhavade

Nadhavade 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 27.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murgud to Nadhavade is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Nadhavade is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nadhavade

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

Health Facilities in Nadhavade

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

FAQs about Nadhavade