Medhewadi

Medhewadi is a village located in Ajra tehsil of Kolhapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 33km away from sub-district headquarter Ajra (tehsildar office) and 103km away from district headquarter Kolhapur. As per 2009 stats, Haloli is the gram panchayat of Medhewadi village.

Here you can discover what makes Medhewadi unique in its vibrant Ajra-Kolhapur region. You’ll see Medhewadi’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Medhewadi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Medhewadi is 567906. The village spans a total geographical area of 529 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 416505. Gadhinglaj is nearest town to Medhewadi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

When it comes to local governance, Medhewadi village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Radhanagari Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kolhapur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Medhewadi

Population of Medhewadi

According to the 2011 Census, Medhewadi has a total population of about 589, with approximately 279 males and 310 females. The sex ratio is around 1111 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 68 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 59 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 4. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.57%, with male literacy at about 65.59% and female literacy near 52.26%. There are around 144 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Medhewadi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Medhewadi

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Medhewadi. As per the 2011 stats, Medhewadi had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Medhewadi

Knowing the nearby villages of Medhewadi helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Medhewadi.

Frequently Asked Questions about Medhewadi