Kagani - Chandgad, Kolhapur

Kagani is a village situated in the Chandgad tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandgad and around 125 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Kagani village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kagani is 568151. The village covers a total geographical area of 584 hectares and falls under the 416508 pincode. Belgaum(karnataka) is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Kagani 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 Kagani

According to the 2011 Census, Kagani village had a total population of 1,932 people, including 965 males and 967 females, living in 418 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.20%, with male literacy at 87.23% and female literacy at 71.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 242, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 237.

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

Nearby Villages of Kagani

Kagani 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 Kagani

Kagani 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 20.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belgaum(karnataka) to Kagani is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Kagani is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kagani

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

Health Facilities in Kagani

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

FAQs about Kagani