Dhengewadi - Radhanagari, Kolhapur

Dhengewadi is a village situated in the Radhanagari tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Radhanagari and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Dhengewadi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhengewadi is 567656. The village covers a total geographical area of 61 hectares and falls under the 416211 pincode. Murgud is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Dhengewadi

According to the 2011 Census, Dhengewadi village had a total population of 544 people, including 282 males and 262 females, living in 112 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.71%, with male literacy at 94.61% and female literacy at 64.56%.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhengewadi

Dhengewadi 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 Dhengewadi

Dhengewadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nandgaon Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murgud to Dhengewadi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Dhengewadi is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhengewadi

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

Health Facilities in Dhengewadi

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

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