Chanwad - Shahuwadi, Kolhapur

Chanwad is a village situated in the Shahuwadi tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahuwadi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Shahuwadi serves as the Village Panchayat for Chanwad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chanwad is 567054. The village covers a total geographical area of 139.62 hectares and falls under the 416213 pincode. Malkapur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Chanwad 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 Chanwad

According to the 2011 Census, Chanwad village had a total population of 1,757 people, including 842 males and 915 females, living in 418 households. The sex ratio was 1,087 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.74%, with male literacy at 90.92% and female literacy at 77.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 318, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 47.

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

Nearby Villages of Chanwad

Chanwad 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 Chanwad

Public transport in the Chanwad is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vilavade, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malkapur to Chanwad is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Chanwad is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chanwad

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

Health Facilities in Chanwad

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

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