Nandgaon - Shahuwadi, Kolhapur

Nandgaon is a village situated in the Shahuwadi tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 39 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahuwadi and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Nandgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nandgaon is 567125. The village covers a total geographical area of 434.82 hectares and falls under the 416230 pincode. Kolhapur is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Nandgaon 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 Nandgaon

As per Census 2011, Nandgaon village has a total population of 1,292 people, consisting of 653 males and 639 females. The village has 257 households and a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males. There are 163 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 804 literate and 488 illiterate residents. Additionally, 149 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nandgaon

Nandgaon 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 Nandgaon

Nandgaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. 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 28.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kolhapur to Nandgaon is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nandgaon

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

Health Facilities in Nandgaon

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

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