Shivare - Shahuwadi, Kolhapur

Shivare is a village situated in the Shahuwadi tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahuwadi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Shivare village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shivare is 567078. The village covers a total geographical area of 442.58 hectares and falls under the 416214 pincode. Malkapur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Shivare 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 Shivare

As per Census 2011, Shivare village has a total population of 1,590 people, consisting of 788 males and 802 females. The village has 356 households and a sex ratio of 1,017 females per 1,000 males. There are 168 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,071 literate and 519 illiterate residents. Additionally, 113 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Shivare

Shivare 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 Shivare

Shivare is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus 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 33.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malkapur to Shivare is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Shivare 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 Shivare

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

Health Facilities in Shivare

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

FAQs about Shivare