Kadgaon - Gadhinglaj, Kolhapur

Kadgaon is a village situated in the Gadhinglaj tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gadhinglaj and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Kadgaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kadgaon is 567966. The village covers a total geographical area of 1220 hectares and falls under the 416502 pincode. Gadhinglaj is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Kadgaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kagal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kolhapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kadgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kadgaon village had a total population of 5,775 people, including 2,859 males and 2,916 females, living in 1,408 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.96%, with male literacy at 88.23% and female literacy at 70.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 468.

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

Nearby Villages of Kadgaon

Kadgaon 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 Kadgaon

Kadgaon 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 Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadhinglaj to Kadgaon is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Kadgaon is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kadgaon

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

Health Facilities in Kadgaon

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

FAQs about Kadgaon