Manwad

Manwad is a village located in Gadhinglaj tehsil of Kolhapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Gadhinglaj (tehsildar office) and 94km away from district headquarter Kolhapur. As per 2009 stats, Manwad village is also a gram panchayat.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Manwad is 568010. The village spans a total geographical area of 422 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 416506. Gadhinglaj is nearest town to Manwad village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

When it comes to local governance, Manwad 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 Chandgad 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 Manwad

Population of Manwad

According to the 2011 Census, Manwad has a total population of about 1,077, with approximately 487 males and 590 females. The sex ratio is around 1211 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 93 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 79 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 69.55%, with male literacy at about 82.55% and female literacy near 58.81%. There are around 285 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Manwad's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Manwad

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

Nearby Villages of Manwad

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Manwad