Chandewadi - Ajra, Kolhapur

Chandewadi is a village situated in the Ajra tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ajra and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Chandewadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandewadi is 567900. The village covers a total geographical area of 137.1 hectares and falls under the 416505 pincode. Gadhinglaj is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Chandewadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Radhanagari Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kolhapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chandewadi

As per Census 2011, Chandewadi village has a total population of 404 people, consisting of 194 males and 210 females. The village has 105 households and a sex ratio of 1,082 females per 1,000 males. There are 31 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 310 literate and 94 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chandewadi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Chandewadi

Chandewadi 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 Chandewadi

Chandewadi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Belgaum, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadhinglaj to Chandewadi is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Chandewadi is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandewadi

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

Health Facilities in Chandewadi

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

FAQs about Chandewadi