Sambu - Shahuwadi, Kolhapur

Sambu is a village situated in the Shahuwadi tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahuwadi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Sambu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sambu is 567086. The village covers a total geographical area of 182.61 hectares and falls under the 415101 pincode. Malkapur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Sambu 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 Sambu

According to the 2011 Census, Sambu village had a total population of 673 people, including 323 males and 350 females, living in 152 households. The sex ratio was 1,084 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.05%, with male literacy at 84.25% and female literacy at 68.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 129.

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

Nearby Villages of Sambu

Sambu 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 Sambu

Sambu 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 34.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malkapur to Sambu is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Sambu 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 Sambu

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

Health Facilities in Sambu

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

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