Mhalasvade Village - Shahuwadi, Kolhapur

Mhalasvade is a village situated in the Shahuwadi tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahuwadi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Panundre serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mhalasvade village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mhalasvade is 567069. The village covers a total geographical area of 1093 hectares and falls under the 415101 pincode. Malkapur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Mhalasvade 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 Mhalasvade

As per Census 2011, Mhalasvade village has a total population of 780 people, consisting of 376 males and 404 females. The village has 175 households and a sex ratio of 1,074 females per 1,000 males. There are 76 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 493 literate and 287 illiterate residents. Additionally, 154 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mhalasvade are given below:

Nearby Villages of Mhalasvade

Mhalasvade 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 Mhalasvade

Mhalasvade is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Vilavade, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malkapur to Mhalasvade is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Mhalasvade 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 Mhalasvade

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

Health Facilities in Mhalasvade

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

FAQs about Mhalasvade