Kapashi - Shahuwadi, Kolhapur

Kapashi is a village situated in the Shahuwadi tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahuwadi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Kapashi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kapashi is 567079. The village covers a total geographical area of 419.15 hectares and falls under the 416214 pincode. Malkapur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kapashi 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 Kapashi

According to the 2011 Census, Kapashi village had a total population of 2,634 people, including 1,317 males and 1,317 females, living in 637 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.06%, with male literacy at 84.54% and female literacy at 65.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 346, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Kapashi

Kapashi 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 Kapashi

Kapashi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is C Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malkapur to Kapashi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Kapashi 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 Kapashi

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

Health Facilities in Kapashi

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

FAQs about Kapashi