Kante - Shahuwadi, Kolhapur

Kante is a village situated in the Shahuwadi tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahuwadi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Burambal serves as the Village Panchayat for Kante village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kante is 567116. The village covers a total geographical area of 1027 hectares and falls under the 416205 pincode. Malkapur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Kante 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 Kante

According to the 2011 Census, Kante village had a total population of 702 people, including 377 males and 325 females, living in 135 households. The sex ratio was 862 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.58%, with male literacy at 74.32% and female literacy at 47.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 167, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Kante

Kante 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 Kante

Public transport in the Kante 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 36.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malkapur to Kante is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Kante 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 Kante

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

Health Facilities in Kante

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

FAQs about Kante