Hindagaon - Chandgad, Kolhapur

Hindagaon is a village situated in the Chandgad tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandgad and around 150 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Hindgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hindagaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hindagaon is 568080. The village covers a total geographical area of 266.87 hectares and falls under the 416509 pincode. Belgaum(karnataka) is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

Hindagaon 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 Hindagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Hindagaon village had a total population of 978 people, including 483 males and 495 females, living in 205 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.03%, with male literacy at 77.57% and female literacy at 58.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 142, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Hindagaon

Hindagaon 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 Hindagaon

Hindagaon 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 36.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belgaum(karnataka) to Hindagaon is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Hindagaon is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hindagaon

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

Health Facilities in Hindagaon

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

FAQs about Hindagaon