Palasavade - Shahuwadi, Kolhapur

Palasavade is a village situated in the Shahuwadi tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 43 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahuwadi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Virale serves as the Village Panchayat for Palasavade village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palasavade is 567004. The village covers a total geographical area of 392 hectares and falls under the 415101 pincode. Malkapur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Palasavade 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 Palasavade

According to the 2011 Census, Palasavade village had a total population of 245 people, including 111 males and 134 females, living in 75 households. The sex ratio was 1,207 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.49%, with male literacy at 85.15% and female literacy at 49.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Palasavade

Palasavade 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 Palasavade

Palasavade 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 43.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malkapur to Palasavade is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Palasavade 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 Palasavade

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

Health Facilities in Palasavade

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

FAQs about Palasavade