Nitvade - Bhudargad, Kolhapur

Nitvade is a village situated in the Bhudargad tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gargoti and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Nitavade serves as the Village Panchayat for Nitvade village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nitvade is 567820. The village covers a total geographical area of 391.62 hectares and falls under the 416209 pincode. Murgud is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Nitvade 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 Nitvade

According to the 2011 Census, Nitvade village had a total population of 920 people, including 467 males and 453 females, living in 205 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.02%, with male literacy at 90.00% and female literacy at 63.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 107, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Nitvade

Nitvade 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 Nitvade

Nitvade 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 41.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murgud to Nitvade is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Nitvade is about 64 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 Nitvade

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

Health Facilities in Nitvade

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

FAQs about Nitvade