Kurkunde - Ajra, Kolhapur
Kurkunde is a village situated in the Ajra tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ajra and around 93 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Sirsangi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurkunde village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurkunde is 567893. The village covers a total geographical area of 160 hectares and falls under the 416505 pincode.
Kurkunde 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.
Nearby Villages of Kurkunde
Kurkunde 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Salgaon | East | 1.04 km |
| Pernoli | North | 2.14 km |
| Pethewadi | South | 2.27 km |
| Parewadi | South-East | 2.28 km |
| Dewarde | South-West | 2.52 km |
| Sohale | North-East | 2.60 km |
| Harapwade | North-West | 3.17 km |
| Velawatti | South-West | 3.32 km |
| Sawarwadi | South-East | 3.56 km |
| Bachi | North-East | 3.67 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Kurkunde
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kurkunde. The nearest railway station is Belgaum, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.2 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Kolhapur to Kurkunde is about 93 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Kurkunde
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kurkunde village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Kurkunde
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kurkunde village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Kurkunde
Where is Kurkunde located?
Kurkunde village is located in Ajra Tehsil, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kurkunde?
The Gram Panchayat of Kurkunde is Sirsangi.
What is the pincode of Kurkunde?
The pincode of Kurkunde is 416505.