Yalgud - Hatkanangle, Kolhapur

Yalgud is a village situated in the Hatkanangle tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hatkanangle and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Yalgud village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Yalgud is 567318. The village covers a total geographical area of 975 hectares and falls under the 416234 pincode. Ichalkaranji is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Yalgud 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 Yalgud

According to the 2011 Census, Yalgud village had a total population of 7,891 people, including 4,094 males and 3,797 females, living in 1,761 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.72%, with male literacy at 88.08% and female literacy at 74.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,267, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 180.

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

Nearby Villages of Yalgud

Yalgud 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 Yalgud

Public transport in the Yalgud 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 11.1 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Yalgud

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

FAQs about Yalgud