Kolindre - Ajra, Kolhapur

Kolindre is a village situated in the Ajra tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ajra and around 97 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Kolindre village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolindre is 567940. The village covers a total geographical area of 732 hectares and falls under the 416503 pincode. Gadhinglaj is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Kolindre 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 Kolindre

According to the 2011 Census, Kolindre village had a total population of 1,973 people, including 877 males and 1,096 females, living in 516 households. The sex ratio was 1,250 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.97%, with male literacy at 78.61% and female literacy at 57.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 146, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Kolindre

Kolindre 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 Kolindre

Kolindre 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 32.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadhinglaj to Kolindre is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Kolindre 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 Kolindre

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

Health Facilities in Kolindre

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

FAQs about Kolindre