Gaganbawada Tehsil - Kolhapur, Maharashtra
Gaganbawada is an administrative tehsil in the Kolhapur district of Maharashtra, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and forms part of the district's rural administration. 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.
According to the 2011 Census, the total area of the tehsil was 278 km². The sex ratio was 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
According to the 2011 Census, Gaganbawada Tehsil had a total population of 35,772 people living in 7,230 households. The population comprised 18,467 males and 17,305 females, with an average population density of 129 people per km². The table below provides a rural-urban comparison of these statistics.
| Category | 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 |
Gaganbawada Tehsil had 22,036 literate people and 4,292 children in the 0–6 age group. Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations were 5,070 and 159 respectively. The table below presents their rural and urban distribution.
| Category | 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.