Kowad

Kowad is a village located in Chandgad tehsil of Kolhapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 32km away from sub-district headquarter Chandgad (tehsildar office) and 125km away from district headquarter Kolhapur. As per 2009 stats, Kowad village is also a gram panchayat.

Kowad has its own place in the vibrant Kolhapur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Kowad

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kowad is 568142. The village spans a total geographical area of 461.87 hectares. Belgaum(karnataka) is nearest town to Kowad village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.

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Population of Kowad

Below is a concise population overview of Kowad as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 3,837 1,923 1,914
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 383 196 187
Scheduled Castes (SC) 421 215 206
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 51 27 24
Literate Population 2,662 1,433 1,229
Illiterate Population 1,175 490 685

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Kowad village:

  • The total population of Kowad village is around 3,837, including approximately 1,923 males and 1,914 females, with a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 383 children aged 0–6 years in Kowad village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Kowad village has 421 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 51 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Kowad village is about 69.38%, with male literacy at 74.52% and female literacy at 64.21%.
  • There are around 858 households in Kowad village.

Connectivity of Kowad

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kowad. As per the 2011 stats, Kowad had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Kowad

Knowing the nearby villages of Kowad helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kowad.

Channehatti Dindalkop Talguli Kudanur Dundage Nitur Jakkanhatti Ghulewadi Kini Hundalewadi Kalkundri

Frequently Asked Questions about Kowad

Where is Kowad located?
Kowad village is situated in Chandgad Tehsil, within the Kolhapur district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kowad?
Kowad serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Kowad as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kowad is 3,837, with 1,923 males and 1,914 females.
How many households are there in Kowad as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kowad village has a total of 858 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kowad as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kowad is 69.38%. The male literacy rate is 74.52%, while the female literacy rate is 64.21%.