Kumbalhal - Gadhinglaj, Kolhapur

Kumbalhal is a village situated in the Gadhinglaj tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gadhinglaj and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Kumbalhal village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumbalhal is 568012. The village covers a total geographical area of 363 hectares and falls under the 416506 pincode. Gadhinglaj is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Kumbalhal 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 Kumbalhal

According to the 2011 Census, Kumbalhal village had a total population of 860 people, including 441 males and 419 females, living in 232 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.22%, with male literacy at 80.47% and female literacy at 61.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 154, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Kumbalhal

Kumbalhal 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 Kumbalhal

Kumbalhal 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 29.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadhinglaj to Kumbalhal is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Kumbalhal is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumbalhal

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

Health Facilities in Kumbalhal

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

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