Japhale

Japhale is a village located in Panhala tehsil of Kolhapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Panhala (tehsildar office) and 10km away from district headquarter Kolhapur. As per 2009 stats, Japhale village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Japhale unique in its vibrant Panhala-Kolhapur region. You’ll see Japhale’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Japhale

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Japhale is 567145. The village spans a total geographical area of 350 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 416229. Kolhapur is nearest town to Japhale village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Japhale 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 Japhale

Population of Japhale

According to the 2011 Census, Japhale has a total population of about 1,264, with approximately 665 males and 599 females. The sex ratio is around 900 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 163 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 169 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.87%, with male literacy at about 69.32% and female literacy near 53.59%. There are around 282 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Japhale's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Japhale

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Japhale. As per the 2011 stats, Japhale had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Japhale

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Japhale