Kanwad
Kanwad is a village located in Shirol tehsil of Kolhapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 9.6km away from sub-district headquarter Shirol (tehsildar office) and 54km away from district headquarter Kolhapur. As per 2009 stats, Kanwad village is also a gram panchayat.
Here you can discover what makes Kanwad unique in its vibrant Shirol-Kolhapur region. You’ll see Kanwad’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.
About Kanwad
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kanwad is 567337. The village spans a total geographical area of 562 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 416103. Jaysingpur is nearest town to Kanwad village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.
Google Map of Kanwad
Population of Kanwad
According to the 2011 Census, Kanwad has a total population of about 3,280, with approximately 1,671 males and 1,609 females. The sex ratio is around 962 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 369 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 447 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 60. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.23%, with male literacy at about 80.13% and female literacy near 66.07%. There are around 672 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kanwad's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,280 | 1,671 | 1,609 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 369 | 194 | 175 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 447 | 214 | 233 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 60 | 32 | 28 |
| Literate Population | 2,402 | 1,339 | 1,063 |
| Illiterate Population | 878 | 332 | 546 |
Connectivity of Kanwad
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kanwad. As per the 2011 stats, Kanwad had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kanwad
Knowing the nearby villages of Kanwad helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kanwad.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kanwad
- Where is Kanwad located?
- Kanwad village is situated in Shirol Tehsil, within the Kolhapur district of Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kanwad?
- Kanwad serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Kanwad?
- The pincode of Kanwad is 416103, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Kanwad as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kanwad is 3,280, with 1,671 males and 1,609 females.
- How many households are there in Kanwad as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Kanwad village has a total of 672 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Kanwad as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kanwad is 73.23%. The male literacy rate is 80.13%, while the female literacy rate is 66.07%.