Aurwad - Shirol, Kolhapur

Aurwad is a village situated in the Shirol tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirol and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Aurwad village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aurwad is 567360. The village covers a total geographical area of 476.03 hectares and falls under the 416104 pincode. Kurundvad is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Aurwad

According to the 2011 Census, Aurwad village had a total population of 4,540 people, including 2,293 males and 2,247 females, living in 836 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.47%, with male literacy at 92.22% and female literacy at 86.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 499, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

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

Nearby Villages of Aurwad

Aurwad 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 Aurwad

Public transport in the Aurwad is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jayasingpur, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kurundvad to Aurwad is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Aurwad is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aurwad

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

Health Facilities in Aurwad

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

FAQs about Aurwad