Atkirwadi - Panhala, Kolhapur

Atkirwadi is a village situated in the Panhala tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Panhala and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Parkhandale serves as the Gram Panchayat for Atkirwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Atkirwadi is 567238. The village covers a total geographical area of 371.9 hectares and falls under the 416205 pincode. Kolhapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Atkirwadi 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 Atkirwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Atkirwadi village had a total population of 842 people, including 414 males and 428 females, living in 162 households. The sex ratio was 1,034 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.48%, with male literacy at 79.61% and female literacy at 57.38%.

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

Nearby Villages of Atkirwadi

Atkirwadi 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 Atkirwadi

Atkirwadi 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 23.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kolhapur to Atkirwadi is about 30 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 Atkirwadi

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

Health Facilities in Atkirwadi

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

FAQs about Atkirwadi