Pachavade - Bhudargad, Kolhapur

Pachavade is a village situated in the Bhudargad tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gargoti and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Pachwade serves as the Village Panchayat for Pachavade village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pachavade is 567763. The village covers a total geographical area of 324.23 hectares and falls under the 416223 pincode. Murgud is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Pachavade 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 Pachavade

According to the 2011 Census, Pachavade village had a total population of 968 people, including 497 males and 471 females, living in 241 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.09%, with male literacy at 87.36% and female literacy at 70.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48.

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

Nearby Villages of Pachavade

Pachavade 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 Pachavade

Pachavade is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. 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 29.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murgud to Pachavade is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Pachavade 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 Pachavade

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

Health Facilities in Pachavade

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

FAQs about Pachavade