Shindewadi - Bhudargad, Kolhapur

Shindewadi is a village situated in the Bhudargad tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gargoti and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Shindewadi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shindewadi is 567776. The village covers a total geographical area of 250 hectares and falls under the 416209 pincode. Murgud is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Shindewadi 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 Shindewadi

According to the 2011 Census, Shindewadi village had a total population of 663 people, including 336 males and 327 females, living in 149 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.30%, with male literacy at 89.75% and female literacy at 65.31%.

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

Nearby Villages of Shindewadi

Shindewadi 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 Shindewadi

Shindewadi 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 31.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murgud to Shindewadi is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Shindewadi 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 Shindewadi

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

Health Facilities in Shindewadi

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

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