Powachiwadi - Chandgad, Kolhapur

Powachiwadi is a village situated in the Chandgad tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandgad and around 122 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Kanadi Povachiwadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Powachiwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Powachiwadi is 568077. The village covers a total geographical area of 206 hectares and falls under the 416509 pincode. Gadhinglaj is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Powachiwadi 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 Powachiwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Powachiwadi village had a total population of 445 people, including 222 males and 223 females, living in 90 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.49%, with male literacy at 78.72% and female literacy at 74.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Powachiwadi

Powachiwadi 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 Powachiwadi

Powachiwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Belgaum, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadhinglaj to Powachiwadi is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Powachiwadi is about 122 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Powachiwadi

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

Health Facilities in Powachiwadi

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

FAQs about Powachiwadi