Bhadale - Shahuwadi, Kolhapur

Bhadale is a village situated in the Shahuwadi tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahuwadi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Bhadale village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhadale is 567098. The village covers a total geographical area of 191.31 hectares and falls under the 416213 pincode. Malkapur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Bhadale 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 Bhadale

According to the 2011 Census, Bhadale village had a total population of 875 people, including 444 males and 431 females, living in 194 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.83%, with male literacy at 90.00% and female literacy at 67.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 137.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhadale

Bhadale 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 Bhadale

Bhadale is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. 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 25.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malkapur to Bhadale is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Bhadale 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 Bhadale

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

Health Facilities in Bhadale

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

FAQs about Bhadale