Waghapur - Bhudargad, Kolhapur

Waghapur is a village situated in the Bhudargad tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gargoti and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Waghapur village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Waghapur is 567750. The village covers a total geographical area of 533.13 hectares and falls under the 416209 pincode. Murgud is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Waghapur 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 Waghapur

According to the 2011 Census, Waghapur village had a total population of 3,906 people, including 2,028 males and 1,878 females, living in 814 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.36%, with male literacy at 89.18% and female literacy at 73.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 468, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 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 Waghapur

Waghapur 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 Waghapur

Public transport in the Waghapur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. 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 26.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murgud to Waghapur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Waghapur is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Waghapur

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

Health Facilities in Waghapur

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

FAQs about Waghapur