Kaulav - Radhanagari, Kolhapur

Kaulav is a village situated in the Radhanagari tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Radhanagari and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Kaulav village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaulav is 567573. The village covers a total geographical area of 556 hectares and falls under the 416211 pincode. Kolhapur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Kaulav 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 Kaulav

According to the 2011 Census, Kaulav village had a total population of 4,042 people, including 2,124 males and 1,918 females, living in 825 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.32%, with male literacy at 92.04% and female literacy at 69.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 589, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaulav

Kaulav 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 Kaulav

Kaulav 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 20.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kolhapur to Kaulav is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaulav

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

Health Facilities in Kaulav

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

FAQs about Kaulav