Kini - Chandgad, Kolhapur

Kini is a village situated in the Chandgad tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandgad and around 125 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Kini village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kini is 568146. The village covers a total geographical area of 406.09 hectares and falls under the 416508 pincode. Belgaum(karnataka) is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Kini 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 Kini

According to the 2011 Census, Kini village had a total population of 1,654 people, including 816 males and 838 females, living in 377 households. The sex ratio was 1,027 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.07%, with male literacy at 82.89% and female literacy at 65.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 244, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Kini

Kini 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 Kini

Kini 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 22.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belgaum(karnataka) to Kini is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Kini 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 Kini

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

Health Facilities in Kini

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

FAQs about Kini