Shipekarwadi - Karvir, Kolhapur

Shipekarwadi is a village situated in the Karvir tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 33 km from Kolhapur, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Bololi serves as the Village Panchayat for Shipekarwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shipekarwadi is 567457. The village covers a total geographical area of 204.52 hectares and falls under the 416204 pincode. Kolhapur is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Shipekarwadi 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 Shipekarwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Shipekarwadi village had a total population of 543 people, including 291 males and 252 females, living in 111 households. The sex ratio was 866 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.81%, with male literacy at 80.75% and female literacy at 55.17%.

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

Nearby Villages of Shipekarwadi

Shipekarwadi 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 Shipekarwadi

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Shipekarwadi. 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 18.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kolhapur to Shipekarwadi is about 33 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 Shipekarwadi

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

Health Facilities in Shipekarwadi

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

FAQs about Shipekarwadi