Wakoli - Shahuwadi, Kolhapur

Wakoli 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. Parale Ninai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wakoli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wakoli is 567022. The village covers a total geographical area of 562 hectares and falls under the 416214 pincode. Malkapur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Wakoli 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 Wakoli

As per Census 2011, Wakoli village has a total population of 720 people, consisting of 362 males and 358 females. The village has 127 households and a sex ratio of 988 females per 1,000 males. There are 70 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 396 literate and 324 illiterate residents. Additionally, 67 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Wakoli

Wakoli 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 Wakoli

Wakoli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 44.9 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Wakoli

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

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