Belgundi

Belgundi is a village located in Gadhinglaj tehsil of Kolhapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter Gadhinglaj (tehsildar office) and 70km away from district headquarter Kolhapur. As per 2009 stats, Belagundi is the gram panchayat of Belgundi village.

Here you can discover what makes Belgundi unique in its vibrant Gadhinglaj-Kolhapur region. You’ll see Belgundi’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Belgundi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Belgundi is 567974. The village spans a total geographical area of 258 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 416502. Gadhinglaj is nearest town to Belgundi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

When it comes to local governance, Belgundi village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kagal Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kolhapur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Belgundi

According to the 2011 Census, Belgundi has a total population of about 1,362, with approximately 688 males and 674 females. The sex ratio is around 979 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 110 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 248 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 74.96%, with male literacy at about 81.10% and female literacy near 68.69%. There are around 339 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Belgundi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Belgundi

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Belgundi. As per the 2011 stats, Belgundi had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Belgundi

Knowing the nearby villages of Belgundi helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Belgundi.

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