Agar - Shirol, Kolhapur

Agar is a village situated in the Shirol tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirol and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Agar village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Agar is 567331. The village covers a total geographical area of 419 hectares and falls under the 416120 pincode. Jaysingpur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Agar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Agar

According to the 2011 Census, Agar village had a total population of 5,412 people, including 2,770 males and 2,642 females, living in 1,145 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.49%, with male literacy at 92.11% and female literacy at 80.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 455, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 227.

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

Nearby Villages of Agar

Agar 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 Agar

Agar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lahavit, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaysingpur to Agar is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Agar is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Agar

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

Health Facilities in Agar

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

FAQs about Agar