Dhanagarwadi - Shahuwadi, Kolhapur

Dhanagarwadi is a village situated in the Shahuwadi tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahuwadi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Man serves as the Village Panchayat for Dhanagarwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanagarwadi is 567038. The village covers a total geographical area of 613 hectares and falls under the 415101 pincode. Malkapur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Dhanagarwadi 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 Dhanagarwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanagarwadi village had a total population of 312 people, including 159 males and 153 females, living in 60 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.12%, with male literacy at 63.43% and female literacy at 55.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanagarwadi

Dhanagarwadi 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 Dhanagarwadi

Dhanagarwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Adavali, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malkapur to Dhanagarwadi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Dhanagarwadi 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 Dhanagarwadi

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

Health Facilities in Dhanagarwadi

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

FAQs about Dhanagarwadi