Yamekond

Yamekond is a village located in Ajra tehsil of Kolhapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 37km away from sub-district headquarter Ajra (tehsildar office) and 107km away from district headquarter Kolhapur. As per 2009 stats, Sirsangi is the gram panchayat of Yamekond village.

Yamekond has its own place in the vibrant Kolhapur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Yamekond

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Yamekond is 567945. The village spans a total geographical area of 432 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 416504. Gadhinglaj is nearest town to Yamekond village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 17km away.

When it comes to local governance, Yamekond 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 Chandgad 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.

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Population of Yamekond

Below is a concise population overview of Yamekond as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Yamekond village:

• The total population of Yamekond village is around 711, including approximately 347 males and 364 females, with a sex ratio of 1048 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 62 children aged 0–6 years in Yamekond village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Yamekond village has 105 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
• The literacy rate of Yamekond village is about 68.35%, with male literacy at 79.25% and female literacy at 57.97%.
• There are around 169 households in Yamekond village.

Connectivity of Yamekond

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

Nearby Villages of Yamekond

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

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