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.

Here you can discover what makes Yamekond unique in its vibrant Ajra-Kolhapur region. You’ll see Yamekond’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 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.

Google Map of Yamekond

Population of Yamekond

According to the 2011 Census, Yamekond has a total population of about 711, with approximately 347 males and 364 females. The sex ratio is around 1048 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 62 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 105 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.35%, with male literacy at about 79.25% and female literacy near 57.97%. There are around 169 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Yamekond's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Yamekond