Bukkihal - Chandgad, Kolhapur

Bukkihal is a village situated in the Chandgad tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 39 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandgad and around 111 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Bukkihal village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bukkihal is 568157. The village covers a total geographical area of 346 hectares and falls under the 416508 pincode. Belgaum(karnataka) is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Bukkihal 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 Bukkihal

According to the 2011 Census, Bukkihal village had a total population of 881 people, including 436 males and 445 females, living in 157 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.13%, with male literacy at 80.98% and female literacy at 57.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 64.

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

Nearby Villages of Bukkihal

Bukkihal 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 Bukkihal

Bukkihal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Belgaum, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belgaum(karnataka) to Bukkihal is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Bukkihal is about 111 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bukkihal

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

Health Facilities in Bukkihal

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

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