Vishalgad - Shahuwadi, Kolhapur

Vishalgad is a village situated in the Shahuwadi tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahuwadi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Gajapur serves as the Village Panchayat for Vishalgad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vishalgad is 567040. The village covers a total geographical area of 162.32 hectares and falls under the 415101 pincode. Malkapur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Vishalgad 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 Vishalgad

According to the 2011 Census, Vishalgad village had a total population of 588 people, including 299 males and 289 females, living in 107 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.72%, with male literacy at 88.72% and female literacy at 80.57%.

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

Nearby Villages of Vishalgad

Vishalgad 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 Vishalgad

Public transport in the Vishalgad is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Adavali, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malkapur to Vishalgad is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Vishalgad 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 Vishalgad

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

Health Facilities in Vishalgad

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

FAQs about Vishalgad