Darewadi - Panhala, Kolhapur

Darewadi is a village situated in the Panhala tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Panhala and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Darewadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Darewadi is 567168. The village covers a total geographical area of 361.42 hectares and falls under the 416229 pincode. Panhala is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Darewadi 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 Darewadi

As per Census 2011, Darewadi village has a total population of 1,058 people, consisting of 558 males and 500 females. The village has 222 households and a sex ratio of 896 females per 1,000 males. There are 130 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 701 literate and 357 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Darewadi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Darewadi

Darewadi 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 Darewadi

Darewadi 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 15.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Panhala to Darewadi is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Darewadi is about 12 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 Darewadi

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

Health Facilities in Darewadi

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

FAQs about Darewadi