Pishavi - Shahuwadi, Kolhapur

Pishavi is a village situated in the Shahuwadi tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahuwadi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Pishavi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pishavi is 567107. The village covers a total geographical area of 696.09 hectares and falls under the 416213 pincode. Malkapur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Pishavi 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 Pishavi

According to the 2011 Census, Pishavi village had a total population of 3,101 people, including 1,540 males and 1,561 females, living in 716 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.01%, with male literacy at 85.34% and female literacy at 69.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 267, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Pishavi

Pishavi 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 Pishavi

Pishavi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 27.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malkapur to Pishavi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Pishavi 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 Pishavi

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

Health Facilities in Pishavi

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

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