Karekundi - Chandgad, Kolhapur

Karekundi is a village situated in the Chandgad tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandgad and around 113 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Karekundi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karekundi is 568156. The village covers a total geographical area of 286 hectares and falls under the 416507 pincode. Belgaum(karnataka) is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Karekundi 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 Karekundi

According to the 2011 Census, Karekundi village had a total population of 769 people, including 368 males and 401 females, living in 184 households. The sex ratio was 1,090 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.14%, with male literacy at 88.69% and female literacy at 63.03%.

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

Nearby Villages of Karekundi

Karekundi 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 Karekundi

Karekundi 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 21.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belgaum(karnataka) to Karekundi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Karekundi is about 113 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 Karekundi

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

Health Facilities in Karekundi

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

FAQs about Karekundi