Chandur - Hatkanangle, Kolhapur

Chandur is a village situated in the Hatkanangle tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hatkanangle and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Chandur village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandur is 567313. The village covers a total geographical area of 889 hectares and falls under the 416138 pincode. Ichalkaranji is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Chandur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ichalkaranji Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hatkanangle Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chandur

According to the 2011 Census, Chandur village had a total population of 14,358 people, including 7,363 males and 6,995 females, living in 3,026 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.96%, with male literacy at 89.17% and female literacy at 76.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,496, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 72.

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

Nearby Villages of Chandur

Chandur 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 Chandur

Chandur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Hatkanagale, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ichalkaranji to Chandur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Chandur is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandur

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

Health Facilities in Chandur

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

FAQs about Chandur