Baradwadi - Radhanagari, Kolhapur

Baradwadi is a village situated in the Radhanagari tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Radhanagari and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Baradwadi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baradwadi is 567589. The village covers a total geographical area of 257.33 hectares and falls under the 416208 pincode. Murgud is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Baradwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Baradwadi village had a total population of 2,275 people, including 1,168 males and 1,107 females, living in 468 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.27%, with male literacy at 76.69% and female literacy at 53.18%.

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

Nearby Villages of Baradwadi

Baradwadi 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 Baradwadi

Baradwadi 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 22.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murgud to Baradwadi is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Baradwadi is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baradwadi

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

Health Facilities in Baradwadi

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

FAQs about Baradwadi