Nile - Shahuwadi, Kolhapur

Nile is a village situated in the Shahuwadi tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahuwadi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Nile village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nile is 567034. The village covers a total geographical area of 479.24 hectares and falls under the 415101 pincode. Malkapur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Nile 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 Nile

As per Census 2011, Nile village has a total population of 1,438 people, consisting of 708 males and 730 females. The village has 306 households and a sex ratio of 1,031 females per 1,000 males. There are 180 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 885 literate and 553 illiterate residents. Additionally, 157 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nile

Nile 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 Nile

Nile is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Adavali, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malkapur to Nile is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Nile 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 Nile

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

Health Facilities in Nile

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

FAQs about Nile