Dugunwadi

Dugunwadi is a village located in Gadhinglaj tehsil of Kolhapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Gadhinglaj (tehsildar office) and 80km away from district headquarter Kolhapur. As per 2009 stats, Dugunwadi village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Dugunwadi unique in its vibrant Gadhinglaj-Kolhapur region. You’ll see Dugunwadi’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 Dugunwadi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dugunwadi is 568029. The village spans a total geographical area of 245 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 416503. Gadhinglaj is nearest town to Dugunwadi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dugunwadi 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 Chandgad 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 Dugunwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Dugunwadi has a total population of about 662, with approximately 283 males and 379 females. The sex ratio is around 1339 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 68 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 40 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 4. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.57%, with male literacy at about 70.32% and female literacy near 53.30%. There are around 196 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dugunwadi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dugunwadi

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

Nearby Villages of Dugunwadi

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

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