Parali - Shahuwadi, Kolhapur

Parali is a village situated in the Shahuwadi tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 44 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahuwadi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Parali village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parali is 567112. The village covers a total geographical area of 1018.3 hectares and falls under the 415101 pincode. Malkapur is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

Parali 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 Parali

According to the 2011 Census, Parali village had a total population of 2,399 people, including 1,220 males and 1,179 females, living in 454 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.79%, with male literacy at 74.68% and female literacy at 50.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 139.

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

Nearby Villages of Parali

Parali 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 Parali

Public transport in the Parali is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is C Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malkapur to Parali is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Parali 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 Parali

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

Health Facilities in Parali

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

FAQs about Parali