Aralgundi - Gadhinglaj, Kolhapur

Aralgundi is a village situated in the Gadhinglaj tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gadhinglaj and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Aralgundi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aralgundi is 567991. The village covers a total geographical area of 349 hectares and falls under the 416551 pincode. Sankeshwar(karnataka) is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Aralgundi

According to the 2011 Census, Aralgundi village had a total population of 1,585 people, including 789 males and 796 females, living in 335 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.80%, with male literacy at 86.25% and female literacy at 63.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 174, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 154.

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

Nearby Villages of Aralgundi

Aralgundi 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 Aralgundi

Aralgundi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Parkanhatti, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sankeshwar(karnataka) to Aralgundi is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Aralgundi is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aralgundi

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

Health Facilities in Aralgundi

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

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