Digawade
Digawade is a village located in Panhala tehsil of Kolhapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 28km away from sub-district headquarter Panhala (tehsildar office) and 35km away from district headquarter Kolhapur. As per 2009 stats, Digavade is the gram panchayat of Digawade village.
Digawade has its own place in the vibrant Kolhapur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
About Digawade
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Digawade is 567188. The village spans a total geographical area of 219.89 hectares. Kolhapur is nearest town to Digawade village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 35km away.
When it comes to local governance, Digawade village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Shahuwadi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hatkanangle Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Digawade
Population of Digawade
Below is a concise population overview of Digawade as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,443 | 772 | 671 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 146 | 87 | 59 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 245 | 113 | 132 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 1 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,014 | 595 | 419 |
| Illiterate Population | 429 | 177 | 252 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Digawade village:
- The total population of Digawade village is around 1,443, including approximately 772 males and 671 females, with a sex ratio of 869 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 146 children aged 0–6 years in Digawade village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Digawade village has 245 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1 person from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Digawade village is about 70.27%, with male literacy at 77.07% and female literacy at 62.44%.
- There are around 289 households in Digawade village.
Connectivity of Digawade
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Digawade. As per the 2011 stats, Digawade had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Digawade
Knowing the nearby villages of Digawade helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Digawade.
Frequently Asked Questions about Digawade
- Where is Digawade located?
- Digawade village is situated in Panhala Tehsil, within the Kolhapur district of Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Digawade?
- The Gram Panchayat of Digawade is Digavade (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the population of Digawade as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Digawade is 1,443, with 772 males and 671 females.
- How many households are there in Digawade as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Digawade village has a total of 289 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Digawade as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Digawade is 70.27%. The male literacy rate is 77.07%, while the female literacy rate is 62.44%.