Gaganbawada Tehsil - Kolhapur District, Maharashtra
Gaganbawada is an administrative tehsil in the Kolhapur district of Maharashtra, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Gaganbawada is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Vaibhavwadi Rd, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 31.2 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 278 km², including 278.02 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 937 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Gaganbawada Tehsil
Gaganbawada Tehsil has a total of 42 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Tehsil, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anadur | Rural | Anadur |
| 2 | Asalaj | Rural | Asalaj |
| 3 | Asandoli | Rural | Asandoli |
| 4 | Balewadi | Rural | Tisangi |
| 5 | Baveli | Rural | Baveli |
| 6 | Borbet | Rural | Borbet |
| 7 | Dhundavade | Rural | Dhundewadi |
| 8 | Gagan Bavda | Rural | Gagan Bavada |
| 9 | Garivade | Rural | Borbet |
| 10 | Jargi | Rural | Jargi |
| 11 | Kadave | Rural | Kadave |
| 12 | Katali | Rural | Katali / Lakhamapur |
| 13 | Khadule | Rural | Mutakeshwar / Khadule |
| 14 | Kherivade | Rural | Kheriwade |
| 15 | Khokurle | Rural | Khokurle |
| 16 | Kirave | Rural | Kirave |
| 17 | Kode Bk | Rural | Kode |
| 18 | Kode Kh. | Rural | Kode |
| 19 | Lakhamapur | Rural | Katali / Lakhamapur |
| 20 | Longhe | Rural | Longhe |
| 21 | Mandukali | Rural | Mandukali |
| 22 | Mandur | Rural | Mandur |
| 23 | Margewadi | Rural | Margewadi |
| 24 | Mhalunge | Rural | Sakhari Mhalunge |
| 25 | Mutakeshwar | Rural | Mutakeshwar / Khadule |
| 26 | Narveli | Rural | Katali / Lakhamapur |
| 27 | Nivade | Rural | Nivade |
| 28 | Palsambe | Rural | Asalaj |
| 29 | Pargaonkarwadi | Rural | Saitawade / Sangashi |
| 30 | Patilwadi | Rural | Mandur |
| 31 | Saitavade. | Rural | Saitawade / Sangashi |
| 32 | Sakhari | Rural | Sakhari Mhalunge |
| 33 | Salwan | Rural | Salwan |
| 34 | Sangashi | Rural | Saitawade / Sangashi |
| 35 | Sheloshi | Rural | Sheloshi |
| 36 | Shenavade | Rural | Shenawade |
| 37 | Taliye Bk. | Rural | Taliye Budruk |
| 38 | Taliye Kh. | Rural | Katali / Lakhamapur |
| 39 | Tisangi | Rural | Tisangi |
| 40 | Vesaraf | Rural | Asalaj |
| 41 | Vesarde | Rural | Vesarde |
| 42 | Vetawade | Rural | Vetawade |
Population of Gaganbawada Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Gaganbawada Tehsil has a total population of 35,772 people, consisting of 18,467 males and 17,305 females. There are 7,230 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 129 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 35,772 | 35,772 | 0 |
| Male Population | 18,467 | 18,467 | 0 |
| Female Population | 17,305 | 17,305 | 0 |
| Total Households | 7,230 | 7,230 | 0 |
| Population Density | 129 / km² | 129 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 22,036 literate people and 4,292 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 5,070 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 159 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,292 | 4,292 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 22,036 | 22,036 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 13,736 | 13,736 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 5,070 | 5,070 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 159 | 159 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.