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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Chanwad village has a total population of 1,757 people, consisting of 842 males and 915 females. The village has 418 households and a sex ratio of 1,086 females per 1,000 males. There are 232 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,277 literate and 480 illiterate residents. Additionally, 318 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 47 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chanwad are given below:

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:

FAQs about Chanwad