Aralgundi - Bhudargad, Kolhapur

Aralgundi is a village situated in the Bhudargad tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gargoti and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Aralgundi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aralgundi is 567793. The village covers a total geographical area of 1216.57 hectares and falls under the 416220 pincode. Gadhinglaj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Aralgundi 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 Aralgundi

According to the 2011 Census, Aralgundi village had a total population of 1,519 people, including 729 males and 790 females, living in 397 households. The sex ratio was 1,084 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.28%, with male literacy at 80.30% and female literacy at 51.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 178.

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

Nearby Villages of Aralgundi

Aralgundi 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 Aralgundi

Aralgundi 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 Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadhinglaj to Aralgundi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Aralgundi is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aralgundi

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

Health Facilities in Aralgundi

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

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