Mugali - Chandgad, Kolhapur

Mugali is a village situated in the Chandgad tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandgad and around 108 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Mugali Sonarwadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mugali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mugali is 568071. The village covers a total geographical area of 307 hectares and falls under the 416509 pincode. Gadhinglaj is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Mugali 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 Mugali

According to the 2011 Census, Mugali village had a total population of 897 people, including 405 males and 492 females, living in 186 households. The sex ratio was 1,215 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.25%, with male literacy at 68.08% and female literacy at 48.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 96, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Mugali

Mugali 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 Mugali

Mugali 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 29.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadhinglaj to Mugali is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Mugali is about 108 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 Mugali

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

Health Facilities in Mugali

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

FAQs about Mugali