Ainapur - Gadhinglaj, Kolhapur

Ainapur is a village situated in the Gadhinglaj tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gadhinglaj and around 71 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Ainapur village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ainapur is 567976. The village covers a total geographical area of 486 hectares and falls under the 416526 pincode. Gadhinglaj is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Ainapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kagal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kolhapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ainapur

According to the 2011 Census, Ainapur village had a total population of 2,235 people, including 1,119 males and 1,116 females, living in 512 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.94%, with male literacy at 89.70% and female literacy at 72.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 171.

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

Nearby Villages of Ainapur

Ainapur 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 Ainapur

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Ainapur. The nearest railway station is Pachhapur, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadhinglaj to Ainapur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Ainapur is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ainapur

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

Health Facilities in Ainapur

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

FAQs about Ainapur