Rakshi - Panhala, Kolhapur

Rakshi is a village situated in the Panhala tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Panhala and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Rakshi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rakshi is 567169. The village covers a total geographical area of 166.43 hectares and falls under the 416201 pincode. Panhala is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Rakshi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shahuwadi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hatkanangle Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rakshi

As per Census 2011, Rakshi village has a total population of 1,305 people, consisting of 672 males and 633 females. The village has 272 households and a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males. There are 149 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 922 literate and 383 illiterate residents. Additionally, 340 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Rakshi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Rakshi

Rakshi 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 Rakshi

Rakshi 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 17.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Panhala to Rakshi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Rakshi is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rakshi

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

Health Facilities in Rakshi

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

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