Warul - 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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Warul village had a total population of 1,239 people, including 601 males and 638 females, living in 270 households. The sex ratio was 1,062 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.20%, with male literacy at 82.60% and female literacy at 66.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Warul