Bachani - Kagal, Kolhapur

Bachani is a village situated in the Kagal tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kagal and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Bachani village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bachani is 567679. The village covers a total geographical area of 418.47 hectares and falls under the 416221 pincode. Kagal is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Bachani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bachani

According to the 2011 Census, Bachani village had a total population of 3,324 people, including 1,730 males and 1,594 females, living in 687 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.29%, with male literacy at 87.48% and female literacy at 70.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 677.

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

Nearby Villages of Bachani

Bachani 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 Bachani

Bachani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. 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 13.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kagal to Bachani is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Bachani is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bachani

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

Health Facilities in Bachani

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

FAQs about Bachani