Paraleninai - Shahuwadi, Kolhapur

Paraleninai is a village situated in the Shahuwadi tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahuwadi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Parale Ninai serves as the Village Panchayat for Paraleninai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paraleninai is 567018. The village covers a total geographical area of 1909 hectares and falls under the 415101 pincode. Malkapur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Paraleninai 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 Paraleninai

According to the 2011 Census, Paraleninai village had a total population of 1,628 people, including 821 males and 807 females, living in 348 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.10%, with male literacy at 74.73% and female literacy at 47.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 249, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Paraleninai

Paraleninai 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 Paraleninai

Paraleninai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Adavali, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malkapur to Paraleninai is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Paraleninai 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 Paraleninai

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

Health Facilities in Paraleninai

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

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