Nandani - Shirol, Kolhapur

Nandani is a village situated in the Shirol tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirol and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Nandani village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nandani is 567344. The village covers a total geographical area of 1692 hectares and falls under the 416102 pincode. Jaysingpur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Nandani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Nandani

According to the 2011 Census, Nandani village had a total population of 15,093 people, including 7,736 males and 7,357 females, living in 3,312 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.11%, with male literacy at 89.70% and female literacy at 76.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,949, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 724.

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

Nearby Villages of Nandani

Nandani 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 Nandani

Nandani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nimshirgaon Tamdalge, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaysingpur to Nandani is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Nandani is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nandani

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

Health Facilities in Nandani

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

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