Kudnoor - Chandgad, Kolhapur

Kudnoor is a village situated in the Chandgad tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandgad and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Kudnoor village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kudnoor is 568140. The village covers a total geographical area of 907 hectares and falls under the 416508 pincode. Belgaum(karnataka) is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Kudnoor 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 Kudnoor

As per Census 2011, Kudnoor village has a total population of 4,299 people, consisting of 2,146 males and 2,153 females. The village has 914 households and a sex ratio of 1,003 females per 1,000 males. There are 456 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,772 literate and 1,527 illiterate residents. Additionally, 376 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kudnoor are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,2992,1462,153
Child Population (0–6 yrs)456225231
Scheduled Castes (SC)376191185
Literate Population2,7721,5441,228
Illiterate Population1,527602925

Nearby Villages of Kudnoor

Kudnoor 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TalguliNorth1.63 km
KalkundriSouth-West1.74 km
DindalkopEast2.24 km
KitwadSouth-East2.82 km
Rajgoli Bk.North-East3.40 km
KaganiSouth-West3.44 km
DundageNorth-West3.71 km
KowadWest4.15 km
BodakyanhattiEast4.19 km
KattanabhaviEast4.20 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kudnoor

Public transport in the Kudnoor 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 20.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belgaum(karnataka) to Kudnoor is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Kudnoor is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kudnoor

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kudnoor

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kudnoor

Where is Kudnoor located?

Kudnoor village is located in Chandgad Tehsil, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kudnoor?

Kudnoor is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kudnoor?

The pincode of Kudnoor is 416508.

What is the population of Kudnoor?

Kudnoor has a total population of 4,299, including 2,146 males and 2,153 females.

How many households are there in Kudnoor?

There are 914 households in Kudnoor.

What is the literacy rate in Kudnoor?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kudnoor is 64.48%. Male literacy is 71.95% and female literacy is 57.04%.