Kadal - Gadhinglaj, Kolhapur

Kadal is a village situated in the Gadhinglaj tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gadhinglaj and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Kadal village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kadal is 568026. The village covers a total geographical area of 249 hectares and falls under the 416504 pincode. Gadhinglaj is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Kadal 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 Kadal

According to the 2011 Census, Kadal village had a total population of 453 people, including 198 males and 255 females, living in 153 households. The sex ratio was 1,288 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.96%, with male literacy at 80.68% and female literacy at 60.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 44.

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

Nearby Villages of Kadal

Kadal 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 Kadal

Kadal 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 29.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadhinglaj to Kadal is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Kadal is about 73 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 Kadal

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

Health Facilities in Kadal

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

FAQs about Kadal