Chafodi

Chafodi is a village located in Karvir tehsil of Kolhapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 30km away from Kolhapur, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Chafodi village. As per 2009 stats, Chafodi village is also a gram panchayat.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chafodi is 567491. The village spans a total geographical area of 228 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 416001. Kolhapur is nearest town to Chafodi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chafodi 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 Karvir 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 Chafodi

Population of Chafodi

According to the 2011 Census, Chafodi has a total population of about 1,720, with approximately 888 males and 832 females. The sex ratio is around 936 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 189 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 232 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 67.56%, with male literacy at about 77.03% and female literacy near 57.45%. There are around 350 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chafodi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chafodi

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

Nearby Villages of Chafodi

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chafodi