Mungurwadi - Gadhinglaj, Kolhapur

Mungurwadi is a village situated in the Gadhinglaj tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gadhinglaj and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Mungurwadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mungurwadi is 568028. The village covers a total geographical area of 203 hectares and falls under the 416503 pincode. Gadhinglaj is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Mungurwadi 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 Mungurwadi

As per Census 2011, Mungurwadi village has a total population of 1,058 people, consisting of 453 males and 605 females. The village has 281 households and a sex ratio of 1,335 females per 1,000 males. There are 95 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 699 literate and 359 illiterate residents. Additionally, 45 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mungurwadi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Mungurwadi

Mungurwadi 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 Mungurwadi

Public transport in the Mungurwadi 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 27.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadhinglaj to Mungurwadi is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Mungurwadi 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 Mungurwadi

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

Health Facilities in Mungurwadi

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

FAQs about Mungurwadi