Rukadi - Hatkanangle, Kolhapur

Rukadi is a village situated in the Hatkanangle tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hatkanangle and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Rukadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rukadi is 567294. The village covers a total geographical area of 1663 hectares and falls under the 416118 pincode. Ichalkaranji is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Rukadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hatkanangle Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Rukadi

As per Census 2011, Rukadi village has a total population of 17,324 people, consisting of 8,838 males and 8,486 females. The village has 3,647 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,788 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 13,399 literate and 3,925 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4,679 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 453 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Rukadi

Rukadi 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 Rukadi

Rukadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rukadi, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 6.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ichalkaranji to Rukadi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Rukadi is about 19 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rukadi

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

Health Facilities in Rukadi

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

FAQs about Rukadi