Ardal

Ardal is a village located in Ajra tehsil of Kolhapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 22km away from sub-district headquarter Ajra (tehsildar office) and 76km away from district headquarter Kolhapur. As per 2009 stats, Ardal village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Ardal unique in its vibrant Ajra-Kolhapur region. You’ll see Ardal’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Ardal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ardal is 567876. The village spans a total geographical area of 634 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 416220. Gadhinglaj is nearest town to Ardal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 19km away.

When it comes to local governance, Ardal village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kagal Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kolhapur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Ardal

Population of Ardal

According to the 2011 Census, Ardal has a total population of about 1,491, with approximately 700 males and 791 females. The sex ratio is around 1130 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 154 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 177 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.86%, with male literacy at about 74.57% and female literacy near 58.15%. There are around 406 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ardal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ardal

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Ardal. As per the 2011 stats, Ardal had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Ardal

Knowing the nearby villages of Ardal helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Ardal.

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