Asagoli - Chandgad, Kolhapur

Asagoli is a village situated in the Chandgad tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandgad and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Asagoli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asagoli is 568101. The village covers a total geographical area of 262 hectares and falls under the 416509 pincode. Belgaum(karnataka) is the nearest town, located about 57 km away.

Asagoli 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 Asagoli

According to the 2011 Census, Asagoli village had a total population of 603 people, including 289 males and 314 females, living in 137 households. The sex ratio was 1,087 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.59%, with male literacy at 86.89% and female literacy at 58.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Asagoli

Asagoli 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 Asagoli

Asagoli 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 Belgaum, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belgaum(karnataka) to Asagoli is about 57 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Asagoli is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Asagoli

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

Health Facilities in Asagoli

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

FAQs about Asagoli