Shimpe - Shahuwadi, Kolhapur

Shimpe 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. Shimpe village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shimpe is 567081. The village covers a total geographical area of 451 hectares and falls under the 416214 pincode. Malkapur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Shimpe 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 Shimpe

According to the 2011 Census, Shimpe village had a total population of 2,235 people, including 1,137 males and 1,098 females, living in 456 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.22%, with male literacy at 84.98% and female literacy at 75.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 357.

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

Nearby Villages of Shimpe

Shimpe 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 Shimpe

Shimpe 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 30.7 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Shimpe

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

FAQs about Shimpe