Tikkewadi - Bhudargad, Kolhapur

Tikkewadi is a village situated in the Bhudargad tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gargoti and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Tikkewadi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tikkewadi is 567756. The village covers a total geographical area of 624.9 hectares and falls under the 416209 pincode. Murgud is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Tikkewadi 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 Tikkewadi

According to the 2011 Census, Tikkewadi village had a total population of 2,275 people, including 1,160 males and 1,115 females, living in 514 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.87%, with male literacy at 82.13% and female literacy at 63.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 131.

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

Nearby Villages of Tikkewadi

Tikkewadi 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 Tikkewadi

Tikkewadi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is C Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murgud to Tikkewadi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Tikkewadi is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tikkewadi

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

Health Facilities in Tikkewadi

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

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