Naukud

Naukud is a village located in Gadhinglaj tehsil of Kolhapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Gadhinglaj (tehsildar office) and 85km away from district headquarter Kolhapur. As per 2009 stats, Noukud is the gram panchayat of Naukud village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Naukud is 568008. The village spans a total geographical area of 616 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 416506. Gadhinglaj is nearest town to Naukud village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Naukud 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 Naukud

Population of Naukud

According to the 2011 Census, Naukud has a total population of about 1,262, with approximately 550 males and 712 females. The sex ratio is around 1294 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 147 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 74 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 7. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.49%, with male literacy at about 69.45% and female literacy near 55.34%. There are around 334 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Naukud's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Naukud

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

Nearby Villages of Naukud

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

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