Lakurwadi - Chandgad, Kolhapur

Lakurwadi 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 120 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Lakurwadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakurwadi is 568117. The village covers a total geographical area of 232 hectares and falls under the 416507 pincode. Belgaum(karnataka) is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Lakurwadi 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 Lakurwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Lakurwadi village had a total population of 831 people, including 402 males and 429 females, living in 162 households. The sex ratio was 1,067 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.69%, with male literacy at 78.61% and female literacy at 57.58%.

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

Nearby Villages of Lakurwadi

Lakurwadi 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 Lakurwadi

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Lakurwadi. The nearest railway station is Belgaum, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belgaum(karnataka) to Lakurwadi is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Lakurwadi is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lakurwadi

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

Health Facilities in Lakurwadi

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

FAQs about Lakurwadi