Nesari - Gadhinglaj, Kolhapur

Nesari is a village situated in the Gadhinglaj tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gadhinglaj and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Kasaba Nesari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nesari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nesari is 568042. The village covers a total geographical area of 637 hectares and falls under the 416504 pincode. Gadhinglaj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Nesari 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 Nesari

According to the 2011 Census, Nesari village had a total population of 6,993 people, including 3,435 males and 3,558 females, living in 1,578 households. The sex ratio was 1,036 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.28%, with male literacy at 87.22% and female literacy at 73.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 860, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 86.

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

Nearby Villages of Nesari

Nesari 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 Nesari

Nesari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Belgaum, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadhinglaj to Nesari is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Nesari 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 Nesari

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

Health Facilities in Nesari

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

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