Nidhori - Kagal, Kolhapur

Nidhori is a village situated in the Kagal tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kagal and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Nidhori village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nidhori is 567702. The village covers a total geographical area of 555 hectares and falls under the 416219 pincode. Murgud is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Nidhori village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Nidhori

According to the 2011 Census, Nidhori village had a total population of 2,453 people, including 1,278 males and 1,175 females, living in 522 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.79%, with male literacy at 86.59% and female literacy at 68.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 388.

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

Nearby Villages of Nidhori

Nidhori 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 Nidhori

Nidhori is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is C Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murgud to Nidhori is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Nidhori is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nidhori

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

Health Facilities in Nidhori

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

FAQs about Nidhori