Kadalge - Gadhinglaj, Kolhapur

Kadalge is a village situated in the Gadhinglaj tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gadhinglaj and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Kadalage serves as the Village Panchayat for Kadalge village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kadalge is 567992. The village covers a total geographical area of 534 hectares and falls under the 416506 pincode. Sankeshwar(karnataka) is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Kadalge 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 Kadalge

According to the 2011 Census, Kadalge village had a total population of 2,347 people, including 1,175 males and 1,172 females, living in 486 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.63%, with male literacy at 87.01% and female literacy at 62.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 326, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 58.

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

Nearby Villages of Kadalge

Kadalge 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 Kadalge

Kadalge 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 31.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sankeshwar(karnataka) to Kadalge is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Kadalge is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kadalge

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

Health Facilities in Kadalge

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

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