Madilage - Ajra, Kolhapur

Madilage is a village situated in the Ajra tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ajra and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Madilage village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madilage is 567886. The village covers a total geographical area of 890 hectares and falls under the 416505 pincode. Gadhinglaj is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Madilage

According to the 2011 Census, Madilage village had a total population of 2,840 people, including 1,261 males and 1,579 females, living in 769 households. The sex ratio was 1,252 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.40%, with male literacy at 80.11% and female literacy at 64.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 226, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Madilage

Madilage 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 Madilage

Madilage 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 40.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadhinglaj to Madilage is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Madilage is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Madilage

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

Health Facilities in Madilage

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

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