Molavade - Shahuwadi, Kolhapur

Molavade is a village situated in the Shahuwadi tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahuwadi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Molavade village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Molavade is 567085. The village covers a total geographical area of 306.9 hectares and falls under the 416215 pincode. Malkapur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Molavade 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 Molavade

According to the 2011 Census, Molavade village had a total population of 872 people, including 440 males and 432 females, living in 184 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.82%, with male literacy at 87.06% and female literacy at 68.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 146.

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

Nearby Villages of Molavade

Molavade 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 Molavade

Molavade 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 32.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malkapur to Molavade is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Molavade 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 Molavade

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

Health Facilities in Molavade

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

FAQs about Molavade