Asurle - Panhala, Kolhapur

Asurle is a village situated in the Panhala tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Panhala and around 11 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Asurle village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asurle is 567167. The village covers a total geographical area of 299.42 hectares and falls under the 416229 pincode. Kolhapur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Asurle

According to the 2011 Census, Asurle village had a total population of 3,371 people, including 1,764 males and 1,607 females, living in 729 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.82%, with male literacy at 89.48% and female literacy at 71.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 433, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,3711,7641,607
Child Population (0–6 yrs)306177129
Scheduled Castes (SC)433213220
Scheduled Tribes (ST)413
Literate Population2,4771,4201,057
Illiterate Population894344550

Nearby Villages of Asurle

Asurle 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KerliEast1.33 km
Porle T.thaneWest1.77 km
DarewadiNorth2.08 km
VaranageSouth-East2.48 km
PadvalwadiNorth-East3.03 km
KeraliEast3.51 km
Padali Bk.South3.57 km
UtreNorth-West3.72 km
RakshiNorth-West3.84 km
MajagaonWest4.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Asurle

Asurle is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. 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 14.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kolhapur to Asurle is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Asurle

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Asurle

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Asurle

Where is Asurle located?

Asurle village is located in Panhala Tehsil, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Asurle?

Asurle is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Asurle?

The pincode of Asurle is 416229.

What is the population of Asurle?

Asurle had a total population of 3,371, including 1,764 males and 1,607 females.

How many households are there in Asurle?

Asurle had 729 households.

What is the literacy rate in Asurle?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Asurle was 80.82%. Male literacy was 89.48% and female literacy was 71.52%.