Kervade - Chandgad, Kolhapur

Kervade 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. Keravade/ Valakoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kervade village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kervade is 568102. The village covers a total geographical area of 333.3 hectares and falls under the 416509 pincode. Belgaum(karnataka) is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

Kervade 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 Kervade

According to the 2011 Census, Kervade village had a total population of 751 people, including 338 males and 413 females, living in 174 households. The sex ratio was 1,222 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.62%, with male literacy at 80.14% and female literacy at 52.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Kervade

Kervade 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 Kervade

Kervade 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 31.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belgaum(karnataka) to Kervade is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Kervade 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 Kervade

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

Health Facilities in Kervade

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

FAQs about Kervade