Patekarwadi - Karvir, Kolhapur

Patekarwadi is a village situated in the Karvir tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 27 km from Kolhapur, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Patekarwadi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patekarwadi is 567469. The village covers a total geographical area of 79.89 hectares and falls under the 416211 pincode. Kolhapur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Patekarwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Patekarwadi village had a total population of 667 people, including 342 males and 325 females, living in 137 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.35%, with male literacy at 91.23% and female literacy at 71.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 30.

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

Nearby Villages of Patekarwadi

Patekarwadi 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 Patekarwadi

Patekarwadi 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 17.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kolhapur to Patekarwadi is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patekarwadi

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

Health Facilities in Patekarwadi

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

FAQs about Patekarwadi