Terwad - Shirol, Kolhapur

Terwad is a village situated in the Shirol tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirol and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Terwad village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Terwad is 567354. The village covers a total geographical area of 1043.82 hectares and falls under the 416106 pincode. Kurundvad is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Terwad

According to the 2011 Census, Terwad village had a total population of 5,986 people, including 3,073 males and 2,913 females, living in 1,244 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.61%, with male literacy at 86.58% and female literacy at 68.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,330, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 196.

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

Nearby Villages of Terwad

Terwad 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 Terwad

Terwad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jayasingpur, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kurundvad to Terwad is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Terwad is about 47 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 Terwad

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

Health Facilities in Terwad

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

FAQs about Terwad