Sarud - Shahuwadi, Kolhapur

Sarud is a village situated in the Shahuwadi tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahuwadi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Sarud village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarud is 567094. The village covers a total geographical area of 809.22 hectares and falls under the 416214 pincode. Malkapur is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Sarud 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 Sarud

According to the 2011 Census, Sarud village had a total population of 7,169 people, including 3,691 males and 3,478 females, living in 1,530 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.28%, with male literacy at 86.34% and female literacy at 73.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 914, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 67.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarud

Sarud 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 Sarud

Sarud is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. 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 29.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malkapur to Sarud is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Sarud 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 Sarud

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

Health Facilities in Sarud

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

FAQs about Sarud