Mathagaon - Bhudargad, Kolhapur

Mathagaon is a village situated in the Bhudargad tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gargoti and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Mathagaon/ Mani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mathagaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mathagaon is 567855. The village covers a total geographical area of 2586.4 hectares and falls under the 416210 pincode. Murgud is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Mathagaon 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 Mathagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Mathagaon village had a total population of 1,514 people, including 745 males and 769 females, living in 323 households. The sex ratio was 1,032 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.85%, with male literacy at 84.92% and female literacy at 63.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 146.

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

Nearby Villages of Mathagaon

Mathagaon 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 Mathagaon

Mathagaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kankavali, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murgud to Mathagaon is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Mathagaon is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mathagaon

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

Health Facilities in Mathagaon

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

FAQs about Mathagaon