Kurukali

Kurukali is a village located in Karvir tehsil of Kolhapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 23km away from Kolhapur, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Kurukali village. As per 2009 stats, Kurukali village is also a gram panchayat.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kurukali is 567447. The village spans a total geographical area of 373 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 416001. Kolhapur is nearest town to Kurukali village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 23km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kurukali 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 Kurukali

Population of Kurukali

According to the 2011 Census, Kurukali has a total population of about 3,765, with approximately 1,931 males and 1,834 females. The sex ratio is around 949 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 408 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 436 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 74.74%, with male literacy at about 79.91% and female literacy near 69.30%. There are around 759 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kurukali's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kurukali

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

Nearby Villages of Kurukali

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

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