Morewadi - Chandgad, Kolhapur

Morewadi 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. Bonjurdi Morewadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Morewadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Morewadi is 568066. The village covers a total geographical area of 182.58 hectares and falls under the 416509 pincode. Gadhinglaj is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Morewadi 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 Morewadi

According to the 2011 Census, Morewadi village had a total population of 320 people, including 132 males and 188 females, living in 98 households. The sex ratio was 1,424 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.71%, with male literacy at 71.54% and female literacy at 46.29%.

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

Nearby Villages of Morewadi

Morewadi 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 Morewadi

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Morewadi. The nearest railway station is Belgaum, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadhinglaj to Morewadi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Morewadi 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 Morewadi

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

Health Facilities in Morewadi

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

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