Savate - Shahuwadi, Kolhapur

Savate is a village situated in the Shahuwadi tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahuwadi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Savate village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Savate is 567052. The village covers a total geographical area of 595.27 hectares and falls under the 416214 pincode. Malkapur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Savate 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 Savate

As per Census 2011, Savate village has a total population of 1,469 people, consisting of 698 males and 771 females. The village has 334 households and a sex ratio of 1,104 females per 1,000 males. There are 156 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 984 literate and 485 illiterate residents. Additionally, 285 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Savate are given below:

Nearby Villages of Savate

Savate 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 Savate

Savate 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 32.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malkapur to Savate is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Savate 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 Savate

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

Health Facilities in Savate

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

FAQs about Savate