About

Kolhapur city is situated on the banks of Panchganga river and is surrounded by Sahyadri mountain ranges. It is a city known for its historical forts, temples and royal places. It is one of the best places to explore the splendor and magnificence of India.

Kolhapur is about 387 km from Mumbai, the financial capital of India and is famous for the Indian handcrafted leather slippers the Kolhapuri chappals and its unique local jewelry — a special type of necklace called Kolhapuri Saaj.

Over the years the rulers of Kolhapur promoted theatre, wrestling and other crafts. Today, Kolhapur is a modern and industrialized city.

Situated at an altitude of 1900 feet above sea level, Kolhapur enjoys a pleasant climate for the major portion of the year, best time to visit Kolhapur is from October to March.

Marathi is a mother tongue of Kolhapuri people. Along with Marathi, Hindi and English languages are commonly spoken. Festivals like Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, Navaratri and Holi are celebrated with great enthusiasm and the Kolhapuri people are extremely Hospitable and Welcoming.

Structure of the Panchayat

Panchayat Office

Address

Zilla Parishad Kolhapur, Nagala Park, Karveer, Opposite District Collector's Office, Kolhapur, Maharashtra 416003.

Timeing

10:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

contact no

02327-222245

panchyat

Role and Responsibility

Profile Picture Name Designation Phone Email
Rahul Patil Rahul Patil Elected Member 0231-2654811 rahulpatil08@gmail.com
Haresh Shinde Haresh Shinde Employee 0231-2657855 hareshshinde4354@gmail.com
Sachin Shinde Sachin Shinde Financial Assistance 0231-2654812 sachinshinde574@gmail.com
sushant Chavan sushant Chavan Welfare 0231-2655579 sushantchavan67@gmail.com

Emergency Contact

Health Center

Name - Kelavkar Medical Centre

Address - Gayan Samaj Deval Club, Khasbaug, Kolhapur - 416002

Phone no - 0231 266 0620

Police

Name - Shahupuri Police Station

Address - P63Q+9P8, Kolhapur Station Rd, Near Railway Station, Railway Colony, Shahupuri, Kolhapur, Maharashtra 416001

Phone no - 0231 266 1733

Ambulance

Name - JANSEVA AMBULANCE SERVICE KOLHAPUR

Address - CPR Hospital, Kavlapur, Kolhapur, Maharashtra 416002

Phone no - 091309 44948

Blood Bank

Name - Jeevandhara Blood Bank

Address - 1648, Saidarshan Heights, Rajarampuri 7th Lane, Kolhapur, Maharashtra 416008

Phone no - 0231 252 6363

Fire Fighting

Name - Daksh Fire Protection Engineers

Address - 425, A/1, Shahupuri, Kolhapur, Maharashtra 416001

Phone no - 090494 94989

Disaster Management

Name - District Disaster Management Cell, Kolhapur

Address - District Collector's Office, Kolhapur

Phone no - 0231-2659232

FPO Group

Name - Chikotra Agro Producer Company Limited

Address - Madhyal Tal Kagal, Kolhapur, Maharashtra 416218

Phone no - 9823241768

MSEB Section

Name - Superintending Engineer, MSEDCL, Kolhapur Circle

Address - Tarabai Park, Kolhapur, Maharashtra 416003

Phone no - 0231-2650581

Forest

Name - Chief Conservator of Forests

Address - Van Vardhan Bldg., Opp. Principal Post Office, Tarabai Chowk, Kolhapur - 416003

Phone no - 0231-2542766