Kenchewadi - Chandgad, Kolhapur

Kenchewadi is a village situated in the Chandgad tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandgad and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Kenchewadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kenchewadi is 568100. The village covers a total geographical area of 203 hectares and falls under the 416509 pincode. Belgaum(karnataka) is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

Kenchewadi 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 Kenchewadi

According to the 2011 Census, Kenchewadi village had a total population of 1,010 people, including 471 males and 539 females, living in 232 households. The sex ratio was 1,144 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.19%, with male literacy at 82.69% and female literacy at 63.15%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Kenchewadi

Kenchewadi 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 Kenchewadi

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kenchewadi. The nearest railway station is Belgaum, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belgaum(karnataka) to Kenchewadi is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Kenchewadi is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kenchewadi

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

Health Facilities in Kenchewadi

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

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