Kerle - Shahuwadi, Kolhapur

Kerle is a village situated in the Shahuwadi tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahuwadi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Kerle village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kerle is 567024. The village covers a total geographical area of 735 hectares and falls under the 415101 pincode. Malkapur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Kerle 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 Kerle

According to the 2011 Census, Kerle village had a total population of 1,031 people, including 537 males and 494 females, living in 194 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.80%, with male literacy at 72.32% and female literacy at 52.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 99.

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

Nearby Villages of Kerle

Kerle 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 Kerle

Public transport in the Kerle is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Adavali, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malkapur to Kerle is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Kerle 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 Kerle

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

Health Facilities in Kerle

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

FAQs about Kerle