Malwadi

Malwadi is a village located in Panhala tehsil of Kolhapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 27km away from sub-district headquarter Panhala (tehsildar office) and 17km away from district headquarter Kolhapur. As per 2009 stats, Malwadi Kotoli is the gram panchayat of Malwadi village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Malwadi is 567186. The village spans a total geographical area of 289.35 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 416230. Kolhapur is nearest town to Malwadi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 17km away.

When it comes to local governance, Malwadi 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.

Google Map of Malwadi

Population of Malwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Malwadi has a total population of about 2,152, with approximately 1,110 males and 1,042 females. The sex ratio is around 938 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 217 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 29 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 5. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.96%, with male literacy at about 79.28% and female literacy near 57.97%. There are around 420 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Malwadi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Malwadi

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

Nearby Villages of Malwadi

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Malwadi