Kumari - Gadhinglaj, Kolhapur

Kumari is a village situated in the Gadhinglaj tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gadhinglaj and around 98 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Kumari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumari is 568055. The village covers a total geographical area of 646.42 hectares and falls under the 416504 pincode. Gadhinglaj is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Kumari 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 Kumari

According to the 2011 Census, Kumari village had a total population of 1,279 people, including 610 males and 669 females, living in 270 households. The sex ratio was 1,097 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.53%, with male literacy at 76.71% and female literacy at 59.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 177, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Kumari

Kumari 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 Kumari

Kumari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Belgaum, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadhinglaj to Kumari is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Kumari is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumari

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

Health Facilities in Kumari

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

FAQs about Kumari