Mosum - Shahuwadi, Kolhapur

Mosum is a village situated in the Shahuwadi tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahuwadi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Mosam serves as the Village Panchayat for Mosum village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mosum is 567117. The village covers a total geographical area of 963 hectares and falls under the 415101 pincode. Malkapur is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Mosum 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 Mosum

According to the 2011 Census, Mosum village had a total population of 762 people, including 394 males and 368 females, living in 156 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.53%, with male literacy at 81.16% and female literacy at 73.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 136, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Mosum

Mosum 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 Mosum

Mosum is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vilavade, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malkapur to Mosum is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Mosum 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 Mosum

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

Health Facilities in Mosum

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

FAQs about Mosum