Adkur - Chandgad, Kolhapur

Adkur is a village situated in the Chandgad tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 52 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandgad and around 122 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Adkur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Adkur is 568075. The village covers a total geographical area of 830 hectares and falls under the 416509 pincode. Gadhinglaj is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Adkur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chiplun Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Adkur

According to the 2011 Census, Adkur village had a total population of 2,944 people, including 1,469 males and 1,475 females, living in 677 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.01%, with male literacy at 82.03% and female literacy at 68.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 366, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 21.

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

Nearby Villages of Adkur

Adkur 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 Adkur

Adkur 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 Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadhinglaj to Adkur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Adkur is about 122 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Adkur

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

Health Facilities in Adkur

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

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