Yelane - Shahuwadi, Kolhapur

Yelane is a village situated in the Shahuwadi tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahuwadi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Yelane village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Yelane is 567055. The village covers a total geographical area of 139 hectares and falls under the 416214 pincode. Malkapur is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Yelane 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 Yelane

According to the 2011 Census, Yelane village had a total population of 1,876 people, including 937 males and 939 females, living in 428 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.09%, with male literacy at 91.33% and female literacy at 75.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 151, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 87.

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

Nearby Villages of Yelane

Yelane 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 Yelane

Yelane is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vilavade, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malkapur to Yelane is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Yelane 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 Yelane

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

Health Facilities in Yelane

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

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