Talashi - Radhanagari, Kolhapur

Talashi is a village situated in the Radhanagari tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Radhanagari and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Talashi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talashi is 567588. The village covers a total geographical area of 523 hectares and falls under the 416208 pincode. Murgud is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Talashi 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 Talashi

According to the 2011 Census, Talashi village had a total population of 2,296 people, including 1,219 males and 1,077 females, living in 464 households. The sex ratio was 884 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.67%, with male literacy at 89.28% and female literacy at 64.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 282.

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

Nearby Villages of Talashi

Talashi 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 Talashi

Talashi 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 21.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murgud to Talashi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Talashi is about 30 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 Talashi

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

Health Facilities in Talashi

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

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