Gharapan

Gharapan is a village located in Panhala tehsil of Kolhapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 42km away from sub-district headquarter Panhala (tehsildar office) and 26km away from district headquarter Kolhapur. As per 2009 stats, Gharpan is the gram panchayat of Gharapan village.

Gharapan 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 Gharapan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gharapan is 567244. The village spans a total geographical area of 255.8 hectares. Kolhapur is nearest town to Gharapan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 26km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gharapan 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 Karvir Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kolhapur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Gharapan

Below is a concise population overview of Gharapan as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,874 969 905
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 189 105 84
Scheduled Castes (SC) 310 155 155
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 1,337 763 574
Illiterate Population 537 206 331

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Gharapan village:

  • The total population of Gharapan village is around 1,874, including approximately 969 males and 905 females, with a sex ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 189 children aged 0–6 years in Gharapan village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Gharapan village has 310 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Gharapan village is about 71.34%, with male literacy at 78.74% and female literacy at 63.43%.
  • There are around 390 households in Gharapan village.

Connectivity of Gharapan

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gharapan. As per the 2011 stats, Gharapan 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 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Gharapan

Knowing the nearby villages of Gharapan helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gharapan.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gharapan

Where is Gharapan located?
Gharapan village is situated in Panhala Tehsil, within the Kolhapur district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gharapan?
The Gram Panchayat of Gharapan is Gharpan (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Gharapan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gharapan is 1,874, with 969 males and 905 females.
How many households are there in Gharapan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Gharapan village has a total of 390 households.
What is the literacy rate in Gharapan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gharapan is 71.34%. The male literacy rate is 78.74%, while the female literacy rate is 63.43%.