Nikamwadi - Panhala, Kolhapur

Nikamwadi is a village situated in the Panhala tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Panhala and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Nikamwadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nikamwadi is 567194. The village covers a total geographical area of 101 hectares and falls under the 416201 pincode. Panhala is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Nikamwadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shahuwadi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hatkanangle Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nikamwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Nikamwadi village had a total population of 631 people, including 338 males and 293 females, living in 145 households. The sex ratio was 867 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.03%, with male literacy at 88.71% and female literacy at 63.57%.

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

Nearby Villages of Nikamwadi

Nikamwadi 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 Nikamwadi

Nikamwadi 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 17.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Panhala to Nikamwadi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Nikamwadi is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nikamwadi

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

Health Facilities in Nikamwadi

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

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