Kurtanwadi - Chandgad, Kolhapur

Kurtanwadi is a village situated in the Chandgad tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandgad and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Koraj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurtanwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurtanwadi is 568107. The village covers a total geographical area of 119 hectares and falls under the 416552 pincode. Belgaum(karnataka) is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

Kurtanwadi 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 Kurtanwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Kurtanwadi village had a total population of 558 people, including 286 males and 272 females, living in 107 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.90%, with male literacy at 85.21% and female literacy at 62.04%.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurtanwadi

Kurtanwadi 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 Kurtanwadi

Kurtanwadi 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 31.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belgaum(karnataka) to Kurtanwadi is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Kurtanwadi is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurtanwadi

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

Health Facilities in Kurtanwadi

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

FAQs about Kurtanwadi