Masewadi - Gadhinglaj, Kolhapur

Masewadi is a village situated in the Gadhinglaj tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gadhinglaj and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Masewadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masewadi is 568031. The village covers a total geographical area of 392 hectares and falls under the 416503 pincode. Gadhinglaj is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Masewadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chandgad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kolhapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Masewadi

As per Census 2011, Masewadi village has a total population of 648 people, consisting of 279 males and 369 females. The village has 198 households and a sex ratio of 1,322 females per 1,000 males. There are 45 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 388 literate and 260 illiterate residents. Additionally, 98 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Masewadi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Masewadi

Masewadi 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 Masewadi

Masewadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pachhapur, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadhinglaj to Masewadi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Masewadi is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Masewadi

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

Health Facilities in Masewadi

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

FAQs about Masewadi