Madavale - Chandgad, Kolhapur

Madavale is a village situated in the Chandgad tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 53 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandgad and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Madavale village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madavale is 568173. The village covers a total geographical area of 1055 hectares and falls under the 416507 pincode. Belgaum(karnataka) is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Madavale 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 Madavale

According to the 2011 Census, Madavale village had a total population of 2,018 people, including 1,032 males and 986 females, living in 385 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.36%, with male literacy at 85.87% and female literacy at 60.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 122.

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

Nearby Villages of Madavale

Madavale 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 Madavale

Madavale is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Belgaum, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belgaum(karnataka) to Madavale is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Madavale is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Madavale

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

Health Facilities in Madavale

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

FAQs about Madavale