Save - 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

According to the 2011 Census, Save village had a total population of 2,337 people, including 1,172 males and 1,165 females, living in 506 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.54%, with male literacy at 85.88% and female literacy at 69.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 306.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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