Pernoli - Ajra, Kolhapur

Pernoli is a village situated in the Ajra tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ajra and around 98 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Pernoli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pernoli is 567892. The village covers a total geographical area of 919 hectares and falls under the 416505 pincode. Gadhinglaj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Pernoli

According to the 2011 Census, Pernoli village had a total population of 2,265 people, including 1,133 males and 1,132 females, living in 489 households. The sex ratio was 999 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.89%, with male literacy at 83.71% and female literacy at 64.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 453, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Pernoli

Pernoli 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 Pernoli

Pernoli 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 43.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadhinglaj to Pernoli is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Pernoli is about 98 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 Pernoli

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

Health Facilities in Pernoli

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

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