Navale - Bhudargad, Kolhapur

Navale is a village situated in the Bhudargad tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gargoti and around 69 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Navale village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Navale is 567829. The village covers a total geographical area of 515 hectares and falls under the 416210 pincode. Murgud is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

Navale 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 Navale

According to the 2011 Census, Navale village had a total population of 785 people, including 384 males and 401 females, living in 177 households. The sex ratio was 1,044 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.87%, with male literacy at 83.53% and female literacy at 53.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 69.

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

Nearby Villages of Navale

Navale 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 Navale

Navale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kankavali, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murgud to Navale is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Navale is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Navale

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

Health Facilities in Navale

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

FAQs about Navale