Ijoli - Shahuwadi, Kolhapur

Ijoli is a village situated in the Shahuwadi tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 43 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahuwadi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Karanjfen serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ijoli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ijoli is 567129. The village covers a total geographical area of 1178 hectares and falls under the 416205 pincode. Malkapur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Ijoli 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 Ijoli

According to the 2011 Census, Ijoli village had a total population of 527 people, including 274 males and 253 females, living in 101 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.89%, with male literacy at 67.86% and female literacy at 29.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 53.

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

Nearby Villages of Ijoli

Ijoli 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 Ijoli

Ijoli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vilavade, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malkapur to Ijoli is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Ijoli 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 Ijoli

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

Health Facilities in Ijoli

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

FAQs about Ijoli