Nandanwad

Nandanwad is a village located in Gadhinglaj tehsil of Kolhapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Gadhinglaj (tehsildar office) and 95km away from district headquarter Kolhapur. As per 2009 stats, Nandanwad village is also a gram panchayat.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Nandanwad is 568011. The village spans a total geographical area of 636 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 416506. Gadhinglaj is nearest town to Nandanwad village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

When it comes to local governance, Nandanwad 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.

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Population of Nandanwad

According to the 2011 Census, Nandanwad has a total population of about 1,457, with approximately 716 males and 741 females. The sex ratio is around 1034 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 152 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 96 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 61.70%, with male literacy at about 69.69% and female literacy near 53.98%. There are around 359 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Nandanwad's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Nandanwad

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

Nearby Villages of Nandanwad

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

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