Phaye - Bhudargad, Kolhapur

Phaye 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 65 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Phaye village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phaye is 567809. The village covers a total geographical area of 1274.1 hectares and falls under the 416209 pincode. Murgud is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Phaye 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 Phaye

According to the 2011 Census, Phaye village had a total population of 1,157 people, including 585 males and 572 females, living in 234 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.73%, with male literacy at 76.98% and female literacy at 50.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 104.

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

Nearby Villages of Phaye

Phaye 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 Phaye

Phaye is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kankavali, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murgud to Phaye is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Phaye is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Phaye

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

Health Facilities in Phaye

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

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