Valur - Shahuwadi, Kolhapur

Valur 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. Valur village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Valur is 567035. The village covers a total geographical area of 575.08 hectares and falls under the 415101 pincode. Malkapur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Valur 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 Valur

According to the 2011 Census, Valur village had a total population of 1,559 people, including 721 males and 838 females, living in 292 households. The sex ratio was 1,162 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.18%, with male literacy at 78.54% and female literacy at 62.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 115.

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

Nearby Villages of Valur

Valur 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 Valur

Valur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Adavali, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.0 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Valur

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

FAQs about Valur