Ganuchiwadi - Chandgad, Kolhapur

Ganuchiwadi is a village situated in the Chandgad tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandgad and around 103 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Ganuchiwadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganuchiwadi is 568070. The village covers a total geographical area of 31 hectares and falls under the 416509 pincode. Gadhinglaj is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Ganuchiwadi 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 Ganuchiwadi

As per Census 2011, Ganuchiwadi village has a total population of 565 people, consisting of 285 males and 280 females. The village has 141 households and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males. There are 58 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 336 literate and 229 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ganuchiwadi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Ganuchiwadi

Ganuchiwadi 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 Ganuchiwadi

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Ganuchiwadi. The nearest railway station is Belgaum, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadhinglaj to Ganuchiwadi is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Ganuchiwadi is about 103 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ganuchiwadi

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

Health Facilities in Ganuchiwadi

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

FAQs about Ganuchiwadi