Gelavade - Shahuwadi, Kolhapur

Gelavade is a village situated in the Shahuwadi tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahuwadi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Gelawade serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gelavade village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gelavade is 567042. The village covers a total geographical area of 1222.1 hectares and falls under the 415101 pincode. Malkapur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Gelavade 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 Gelavade

According to the 2011 Census, Gelavade village had a total population of 653 people, including 334 males and 319 females, living in 112 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.13%, with male literacy at 85.76% and female literacy at 57.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 112.

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

Nearby Villages of Gelavade

Gelavade 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 Gelavade

Gelavade 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 44.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malkapur to Gelavade is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Gelavade 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 Gelavade

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

Health Facilities in Gelavade

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

FAQs about Gelavade