Rethare - Shahuwadi, Kolhapur

Rethare is a village situated in the Shahuwadi tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahuwadi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Rethare village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rethare is 567008. The village covers a total geographical area of 1034.9 hectares and falls under the 416214 pincode. Malkapur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Rethare 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 Rethare

According to the 2011 Census, Rethare village had a total population of 2,463 people, including 1,212 males and 1,251 females, living in 498 households. The sex ratio was 1,032 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.02%, with male literacy at 80.84% and female literacy at 63.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 333.

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

Nearby Villages of Rethare

Rethare 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 Rethare

Rethare is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shenoli, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malkapur to Rethare is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Rethare 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 Rethare

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

Health Facilities in Rethare

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

FAQs about Rethare