Panundre - Shahuwadi, Kolhapur

Panundre 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. Panundre village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panundre is 567068. The village covers a total geographical area of 1621 hectares and falls under the 416215 pincode. Malkapur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Panundre 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 Panundre

According to the 2011 Census, Panundre village had a total population of 1,992 people, including 937 males and 1,055 females, living in 432 households. The sex ratio was 1,126 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.72%, with male literacy at 73.06% and female literacy at 53.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 143, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 21.

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

Nearby Villages of Panundre

Panundre 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 Panundre

Panundre is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vilavade, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.5 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Panundre

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

FAQs about Panundre