Dholagarwadi - Chandgad, Kolhapur

Dholagarwadi is a village situated in the Chandgad tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandgad and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Dholgarwadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dholagarwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dholagarwadi is 568155. The village covers a total geographical area of 191.77 hectares and falls under the 416507 pincode. Belgaum(karnataka) is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Dholagarwadi 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 Dholagarwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Dholagarwadi village had a total population of 1,358 people, including 696 males and 662 females, living in 259 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.96%, with male literacy at 90.69% and female literacy at 70.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 134.

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

Nearby Villages of Dholagarwadi

Dholagarwadi 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 Dholagarwadi

Dholagarwadi 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 23.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belgaum(karnataka) to Dholagarwadi is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Dholagarwadi is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dholagarwadi

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

Health Facilities in Dholagarwadi

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

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