Virale - Shahuwadi, Kolhapur

Virale is a village situated in the Shahuwadi tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahuwadi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Virale village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Virale is 567005. The village covers a total geographical area of 770.14 hectares and falls under the 416214 pincode. Malkapur is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Virale 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 Virale

According to the 2011 Census, Virale village had a total population of 1,295 people, including 612 males and 683 females, living in 308 households. The sex ratio was 1,116 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.21%, with male literacy at 81.72% and female literacy at 63.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 146.

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

Nearby Villages of Virale

Virale 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 Virale

Virale is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Adavali, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malkapur to Virale is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Virale 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 Virale

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

Health Facilities in Virale

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

FAQs about Virale