Barki - Shahuwadi, Kolhapur

Barki is a village situated in the Shahuwadi tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahuwadi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Anuskura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barki is 567120. The village covers a total geographical area of 1942 hectares and falls under the 416205 pincode. Malkapur is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Barki 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 Barki

According to the 2011 Census, Barki village had a total population of 668 people, including 339 males and 329 females, living in 125 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.01%, with male literacy at 68.14% and female literacy at 43.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 60, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Barki

Barki 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 Barki

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Barki. The nearest railway station is Vilavade, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malkapur to Barki is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Barki is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barki

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

Health Facilities in Barki

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

FAQs about Barki