Gavadi - Shahuwadi, Kolhapur

Gavadi is a village situated in the Shahuwadi tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 48 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahuwadi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Gavadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gavadi is 567074. The village covers a total geographical area of 1605 hectares and falls under the 415101 pincode. Malkapur is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Gavadi 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 Gavadi

According to the 2011 Census, Gavadi village had a total population of 575 people, including 283 males and 292 females, living in 133 households. The sex ratio was 1,032 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.43%, with male literacy at 74.49% and female literacy at 56.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 96, 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 Gavadi

Gavadi 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 Gavadi

Gavadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vilavade, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malkapur to Gavadi is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Gavadi 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 Gavadi

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

Health Facilities in Gavadi

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

FAQs about Gavadi