Bhedasgaon - Shahuwadi, Kolhapur

Bhedasgaon is a village situated in the Shahuwadi tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahuwadi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Bhedasgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhedasgaon is 567012. The village covers a total geographical area of 626 hectares and falls under the 416214 pincode. Malkapur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Bhedasgaon 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 Bhedasgaon

As per Census 2011, Bhedasgaon village has a total population of 3,496 people, consisting of 1,734 males and 1,762 females. The village has 786 households and a sex ratio of 1,016 females per 1,000 males. There are 348 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,555 literate and 941 illiterate residents. Additionally, 525 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 28 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhedasgaon

Bhedasgaon 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 Bhedasgaon

Bhedasgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shenoli, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malkapur to Bhedasgaon is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Bhedasgaon 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 Bhedasgaon

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

Health Facilities in Bhedasgaon

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

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