Kine - Ajra, Kolhapur

Kine is a village situated in the Ajra tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ajra and around 97 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Kine village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kine is 567943. The village covers a total geographical area of 756 hectares and falls under the 416504 pincode. Gadhinglaj is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Kine

As per Census 2011, Kine village has a total population of 1,902 people, consisting of 876 males and 1,026 females. The village has 470 households and a sex ratio of 1,171 females per 1,000 males. There are 200 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,160 literate and 742 illiterate residents. Additionally, 104 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kine

Kine 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 Kine

Kine is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Belgaum, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadhinglaj to Kine is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Kine is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kine

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

Health Facilities in Kine

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

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