Idarguchhi - Gadhinglaj, Kolhapur

Idarguchhi is a village situated in the Gadhinglaj tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gadhinglaj and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Idarguchchi serves as the Village Panchayat for Idarguchhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Idarguchhi is 568001. The village covers a total geographical area of 366 hectares and falls under the 416506 pincode. Sankeshwar(karnataka) is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Idarguchhi 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 Idarguchhi

According to the 2011 Census, Idarguchhi village had a total population of 1,219 people, including 619 males and 600 females, living in 280 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.88%, with male literacy at 78.21% and female literacy at 61.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 248.

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

Nearby Villages of Idarguchhi

Idarguchhi 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 Idarguchhi

Idarguchhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 30.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sankeshwar(karnataka) to Idarguchhi is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Idarguchhi is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Idarguchhi

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

Health Facilities in Idarguchhi

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

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