Gharapan - Panhala, Kolhapur

Gharapan is a village situated in the Panhala tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 42 km from the tehsil headquarters in Panhala and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Gharpan serves as the Village Panchayat for Gharapan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gharapan is 567244. The village covers a total geographical area of 255.8 hectares and falls under the 416205 pincode. Kolhapur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Gharapan 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 Gharapan

According to the 2011 Census, Gharapan village had a total population of 1,874 people, including 969 males and 905 females, living in 390 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.35%, with male literacy at 88.31% and female literacy at 69.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 310.

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

Nearby Villages of Gharapan

Gharapan 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 Gharapan

Public transport in the Gharapan 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 20.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kolhapur to Gharapan is about 26 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 Gharapan

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

Health Facilities in Gharapan

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

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