Kushire

Kushire is a village located in Panhala tehsil of Kolhapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Panhala (tehsildar office) and 12km away from district headquarter Kolhapur. As per 2009 stats, Kushire Tarf Thane is the gram panchayat of Kushire village.

Here you can discover what makes Kushire unique in its vibrant Panhala-Kolhapur region. You’ll see Kushire’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 Kushire

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kushire is 567173. The village spans a total geographical area of 479.35 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 416229. Kolhapur is nearest town to Kushire village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kushire 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 Kushire

Population of Kushire

According to the 2011 Census, Kushire has a total population of about 2,823, with approximately 1,490 males and 1,333 females. The sex ratio is around 894 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 273 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 433 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 74.67%, with male literacy at about 82.35% and female literacy near 66.09%. There are around 530 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kushire's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kushire

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

Nearby Villages of Kushire

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kushire