Nishnap - Bhudargad, Kolhapur

Nishnap 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 63 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Nishnap/ Kumbharwadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nishnap village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nishnap is 567811. The village covers a total geographical area of 474 hectares and falls under the 416209 pincode. Murgud is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Nishnap 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 Nishnap

As per Census 2011, Nishnap village has a total population of 993 people, consisting of 486 males and 507 females. The village has 211 households and a sex ratio of 1,043 females per 1,000 males. There are 117 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 591 literate and 402 illiterate residents. Additionally, 169 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Nishnap are given below:

Nearby Villages of Nishnap

Nishnap 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 Nishnap

Public transport in the Nishnap 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 37.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murgud to Nishnap is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Nishnap is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nishnap

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

Health Facilities in Nishnap

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

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