Channekuppi - Gadhinglaj, Kolhapur

Channekuppi is a village situated in the Gadhinglaj tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gadhinglaj and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Channekuppi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Channekuppi is 567997. The village covers a total geographical area of 573 hectares and falls under the 416502 pincode. Gadhinglaj is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Channekuppi 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 Channekuppi

According to the 2011 Census, Channekuppi village had a total population of 2,545 people, including 1,206 males and 1,339 females, living in 593 households. The sex ratio was 1,110 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.29%, with male literacy at 83.43% and female literacy at 68.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 175.

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

Nearby Villages of Channekuppi

Channekuppi 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 Channekuppi

Public transport in the Channekuppi is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pachhapur, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadhinglaj to Channekuppi is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Channekuppi is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Channekuppi

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

Health Facilities in Channekuppi

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

FAQs about Channekuppi