Harpavade - Panhala, Kolhapur

Harpavade is a village situated in the Panhala tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 51 km from the tehsil headquarters in Panhala and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Harapavade serves as the Village Panchayat for Harpavade village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harpavade is 567257. The village covers a total geographical area of 437.71 hectares and falls under the 416205 pincode. Kolhapur is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Harpavade 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 Harpavade

According to the 2011 Census, Harpavade village had a total population of 1,248 people, including 638 males and 610 females, living in 247 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.20%, with male literacy at 87.87% and female literacy at 60.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 191, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Harpavade

Harpavade 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 Harpavade

Harpavade 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 24.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kolhapur to Harpavade is about 31 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 Harpavade

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

Health Facilities in Harpavade

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

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