Navaraswadi - Bhudargad, Kolhapur

Navaraswadi is a village situated in the Bhudargad tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gargoti and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Navaraswadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Navaraswadi is 567759. The village covers a total geographical area of 222 hectares and falls under the 416223 pincode. Murgud is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Navaraswadi 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 Navaraswadi

According to the 2011 Census, Navaraswadi village had a total population of 777 people, including 382 males and 395 females, living in 149 households. The sex ratio was 1,034 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.54%, with male literacy at 88.13% and female literacy at 63.69%.

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

Nearby Villages of Navaraswadi

Navaraswadi 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 Navaraswadi

Public transport in the Navaraswadi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nandgaon Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murgud to Navaraswadi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Navaraswadi is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Navaraswadi

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

Health Facilities in Navaraswadi

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

FAQs about Navaraswadi