Warul Village - Shahuwadi, Kolhapur

Warul 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. Varul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Warul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Warul is 567032. The village covers a total geographical area of 598.93 hectares and falls under the 415101 pincode. Malkapur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Warul 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 Warul

As per Census 2011, Warul village has a total population of 1,239 people, consisting of 601 males and 638 females. The village has 270 households and a sex ratio of 1,061 females per 1,000 males. There are 150 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 808 literate and 431 illiterate residents. Additionally, 48 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 1,239 601 638
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 150 78 72
Scheduled Castes (SC) 48 30 18
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 4 2 2
Literate Population 808 432 376
Illiterate Population 431 169 262

Nearby Villages of Warul

Warul 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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
LolaneNorth-East1.51 km
ChandoliWest2.35 km
ValurSouth-East2.59 km
JawaliSouth-West2.92 km
WakoliNorth-West2.96 km
KasardeSouth3.64 km
KarungaleEast3.83 km
NileSouth-East3.93 km
GholasvadeWest4.01 km
AlturNorth-East4.58 km

Transport and Connectivity of Warul

Warul 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 42.8 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service Yes Available within village
Private Bus Service No Available within >10 km
Railway Station No -

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

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Warul

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Warul

Where is Warul located?

Warul village is located in Shahuwadi Tehsil, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Warul?

The Gram Panchayat of Warul is Varul.

What is the pincode of Warul?

The pincode of Warul is 415101.

What is the population of Warul?

Warul has a total population of 1,239, including 601 males and 638 females.

How many households are there in Warul?

There are 270 households in Warul.

What is the literacy rate in Warul?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Warul is 65.21%. Male literacy is 71.88% and female literacy is 58.93%.