Kothali - Shirol, Kolhapur

Kothali is a village situated in the Shirol tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirol and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Kothali village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kothali is 567324. The village covers a total geographical area of 1503.11 hectares and falls under the 416101 pincode. Jaysingpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kothali

According to the 2011 Census, Kothali village had a total population of 8,617 people, including 4,409 males and 4,208 females, living in 1,878 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.74%, with male literacy at 86.10% and female literacy at 73.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,829, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Kothali

Kothali 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 Kothali

Kothali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 22.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaysingpur to Kothali is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Kothali 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 Kothali

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

Health Facilities in Kothali

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

FAQs about Kothali