Umalwad - Shirol, Kolhapur

Umalwad is a village situated in the Shirol tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirol and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Umalwad village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Umalwad is 567326. The village covers a total geographical area of 506.55 hectares and falls under the 416101 pincode. Jaysingpur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Umalwad

According to the 2011 Census, Umalwad village had a total population of 5,024 people, including 2,615 males and 2,409 females, living in 1,061 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.36%, with male literacy at 90.53% and female literacy at 75.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,607, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Umalwad

Umalwad 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 Umalwad

Umalwad 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 24.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaysingpur to Umalwad is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Umalwad is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Umalwad

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

Health Facilities in Umalwad

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

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