Kadgaon

Kadgaon is a village located in Gadhinglaj tehsil of Kolhapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 6km away from sub-district headquarter Gadhinglaj (tehsildar office) and 60km away from district headquarter Kolhapur. As per 2009 stats, Kadgaon village is also a gram panchayat.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kadgaon is 567966. The village spans a total geographical area of 1220 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 416502. Gadhinglaj is nearest town to Kadgaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kadgaon 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 Kagal 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.

Google Map of Kadgaon

Population of Kadgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kadgaon has a total population of about 5,775, with approximately 2,859 males and 2,916 females. The sex ratio is around 1019 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 504 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 468 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 72.07%, with male literacy at about 79.96% and female literacy near 64.33%. There are around 1,408 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kadgaon's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kadgaon

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

Nearby Villages of Kadgaon

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kadgaon