Mendholi - Ajra, Kolhapur

Mendholi is a village situated in the Ajra tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ajra and around 96 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Mendholi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mendholi is 567946. The village covers a total geographical area of 496 hectares and falls under the 416505 pincode. Gadhinglaj is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Mendholi 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 Mendholi

According to the 2011 Census, Mendholi village had a total population of 977 people, including 422 males and 555 females, living in 247 households. The sex ratio was 1,315 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.51%, with male literacy at 69.71% and female literacy at 57.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 77.

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

Nearby Villages of Mendholi

Mendholi 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 Mendholi

Mendholi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Belgaum, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadhinglaj to Mendholi is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Mendholi is about 96 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 Mendholi

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

Health Facilities in Mendholi

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

FAQs about Mendholi