Save Village - Shahuwadi, Kolhapur

Save is a village situated in the Shahuwadi tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahuwadi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Save village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Save is 567083. The village covers a total geographical area of 608.33 hectares and falls under the 416213 pincode. Malkapur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Save 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 Save

As per Census 2011, Save village has a total population of 2,337 people, consisting of 1,172 males and 1,165 females. The village has 506 households and a sex ratio of 994 females per 1,000 males. There are 227 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,636 literate and 701 illiterate residents. Additionally, 306 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 2,337 1,172 1,165
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 227 124 103
Scheduled Castes (SC) 306 170 136
Literate Population 1,636 900 736
Illiterate Population 701 272 429

Nearby Villages of Save

Save 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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
BahirewadiSouth-West1.99 km
Savarde Kh.North-West2.05 km
GogaveSouth-East2.27 km
BajagewadiSouth2.33 km
PataneEast2.61 km
SavateNorth2.84 km
ShimpeNorth-East2.94 km
MolavadeWest3.13 km
Shittur Tarf MalkapurSouth3.90 km
SambuNorth-West3.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Save

Save is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van 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 31.1 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service Yes Available within village
Private Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Railway Station No -

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malkapur to Save is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Save 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 Save

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Save

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Save

Where is Save located?

Save village is located in Shahuwadi Tehsil, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Save?

Save is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Save?

The pincode of Save is 416213.

What is the population of Save?

Save has a total population of 2,337, including 1,172 males and 1,165 females.

How many households are there in Save?

There are 506 households in Save.

What is the literacy rate in Save?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Save is 70.00%. Male literacy is 76.79% and female literacy is 63.18%.