Kekatwadi

Kekatwadi is a village located in Karvir tehsil of Kolhapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 20km away from Kolhapur, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Kekatwadi village. As per 2009 stats, Kekatwadi village is also a gram panchayat.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kekatwadi is 567483. The village spans a total geographical area of 111 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 416001. Kolhapur is nearest town to Kekatwadi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kekatwadi 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 Kekatwadi

Population of Kekatwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Kekatwadi has a total population of about 571, with approximately 289 males and 282 females. The sex ratio is around 975 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 82 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.05%, with male literacy at about 74.74% and female literacy near 51.06%. There are around 114 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kekatwadi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kekatwadi

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

Nearby Villages of Kekatwadi

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kekatwadi