Malapude - Shahuwadi, Kolhapur

Malapude is a village situated in the Shahuwadi tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahuwadi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Malapude village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malapude is 567126. The village covers a total geographical area of 308 hectares and falls under the 416205 pincode. Malkapur is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Malapude 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 Malapude

According to the 2011 Census, Malapude village had a total population of 1,594 people, including 801 males and 793 females, living in 316 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.20%, with male literacy at 82.07% and female literacy at 62.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 396, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Malapude

Malapude 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 Malapude

Malapude is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. 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 28.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malkapur to Malapude is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Malapude 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 Malapude

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

Health Facilities in Malapude

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

FAQs about Malapude