Pangire - Bhudargad, Kolhapur

Pangire is a village situated in the Bhudargad tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gargoti and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Pangire village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pangire is 567783. The village covers a total geographical area of 441.33 hectares and falls under the 416209 pincode. Murgud is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Pangire 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 Pangire

According to the 2011 Census, Pangire village had a total population of 1,620 people, including 804 males and 816 females, living in 410 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.83%, with male literacy at 86.96% and female literacy at 64.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 112.

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

Nearby Villages of Pangire

Pangire 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 Pangire

Pangire is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gur Market, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murgud to Pangire is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Pangire 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 Pangire

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

Health Facilities in Pangire

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

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