Nrusinhwadi - Shirol, Kolhapur

Nrusinhwadi is a village situated in the Shirol tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirol and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Narsinhwadi serves as the Village Panchayat for Nrusinhwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nrusinhwadi is 567359. The village covers a total geographical area of 416.67 hectares and falls under the 416104 pincode. Kurundvad is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Nrusinhwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Nrusinhwadi village had a total population of 4,168 people, including 2,137 males and 2,031 females, living in 930 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.68%, with male literacy at 93.00% and female literacy at 86.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 255, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population4,1682,1372,031
Child Population (0–6 yrs)369193176
Scheduled Castes (SC)255131124
Scheduled Tribes (ST)110
Literate Population3,4071,8081,599
Illiterate Population761329432

Nearby Villages of Nrusinhwadi

Nrusinhwadi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GaurwadSouth-East2.44 km
AurwadSouth-East2.62 km
ShirolNorth3.78 km
ShiratiNorth-East3.96 km
MajarewadiSouth4.82 km
KavathegulandEast5.02 km
BastwadSouth5.15 km
TerwadSouth5.33 km
ShirdhonWest5.92 km
BubnalSouth-East6.11 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nrusinhwadi

Nrusinhwadi 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 25.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

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

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Nrusinhwadi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Nrusinhwadi

Where is Nrusinhwadi located?

Nrusinhwadi village is located in Shirol Tehsil, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Nrusinhwadi?

The Village Panchayat of Nrusinhwadi is Narsinhwadi.

What is the pincode of Nrusinhwadi?

The pincode of Nrusinhwadi is 416104.

What is the population of Nrusinhwadi?

Nrusinhwadi had a total population of 4,168, including 2,137 males and 2,031 females.

How many households are there in Nrusinhwadi?

Nrusinhwadi had 930 households.

What is the literacy rate in Nrusinhwadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nrusinhwadi was 89.68%. Male literacy was 93.00% and female literacy was 86.20%.