Indian Village Directory

Kowad Village

Kowad is an inhabited village in Chandgad Taluka of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 568142, the Census 2011 record lists 3,837 people in 858 households and the reported area is 461.87 hectares. The local references include Chandgad CD Block and the nearest town reference is Belgaum(karnataka) at about 25 km.

In short:

Kowad is a village in Chandgad Taluka, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 568142 and 3,837 people in 858 households.

Village Code568142

Population3,837

Households858

Area461.87 hectares

Nearest TownBelgaum(karnataka)

Detailed village profile

Kowad at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,837 people, 461.87 hectares of reported area and Belgaum(karnataka) as the nearest town reference for Kowad, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Maharashtra

District Kolhapur

Taluka Chandgad

CD Block Chandgad

Kowad falls under Chandgad Taluka in Kolhapur district, Maharashtra.
The Census village code is 568142.
The record lists 3,837 people living in 858 households.
The reported village area is 461.87 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Belgaum(karnataka).
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities: Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher: Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context: Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village: Kowad
Census Village Code: 568142
State: Maharashtra
State Census Code: 27
District: Kolhapur
District Census Code: 530
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit: Chandgad
Sub-district Census Code: 04294
CD Block: Chandgad
Households: 858
Population: 3,837
Male Population: 1,923
Female Population: 1,914
Sex Ratio: 995.32
Area: 461.87 hectares
Area: 4.62 sq km
Nearest Town: Belgaum(karnataka)
Nearest Town Distance: 25 km
Reference Year: 2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 830.75 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.

Average Household Size 4.47 people Calculated from listed population and households.

SC Population Share 10.97% Shown from the village record.

ST Population Share 1.33% Shown from the village record.

Irrigated Land Share 72.9% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kowad in the official administrative record. Census village code 568142 and Chandgad CD Block.

State Census Code: 27
District Census Code: 530
Sub-district Census Code: 04294
Village Census Code: 568142
CD Block Code: 0345
CD Block Name: Chandgad

Location and Distance

Belgaum(karnataka) is the nearest town listed for Kowad, about 25 km away. Kolhapur is listed as the district headquarters at about 125 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter: Chandgad
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter: 32 km
District Headquarter: Kolhapur
Distance from District Headquarter: 125 km
Nearest Statutory Town: Belgaum(karnataka)
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town: 25 km
Nearest Town outside State/UT: Karnataka
Nearest Town: Belgaum(karnataka)
Distance from Nearest Town: 25 km
Total Geographical Area: 461.87 hectares
Area: 4.62 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,837 people in 858 households, with 1,923 male residents and 1,914 female residents. The average household size is 4.47, and SC share is 10.97% and ST share is 1.33% for Kowad. Population density works out to about 830.75 people per sq km.

Total Households: 858
Total Population: 3,837
Male Population: 1,923
Female Population: 1,914
Sex Ratio: 995.32
Average Household Size: 4.47
SC Population: 421
SC Male Population: 215
SC Female Population: 206
SC Population Share: 10.97
ST Population: 51
ST Male Population: 27
ST Female Population: 24
ST Population Share: 1.33
Village Status: Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kowad list 2 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 2 government middle schools and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG: Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count: 5
Government Primary School: Available
Government Primary School Count: 2
Private Primary School: Available
Private Primary School Count: 1
Government Middle School: Available
Government Middle School Count: 2
Government Secondary School: Available
Government Secondary School Count: 1
Government Senior Secondary School: Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count: 1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Kowad. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Centre Count: 1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count: 2
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count: 2
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count: 12
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count: 9
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count: 2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count: 2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count: 1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count: 1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count: 1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count: 1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count: 1
TB Clinic Count: 1
TB Clinic Doctors Total Strength Count: 1
TB Clinic Doctors In Position Count: 1
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff Total Strength Count: 1
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff In Position Count: 1
Hospital Allopathic Count: 1
Hospital Allopathic Doctors Total Strength Count: 1
Hospital Allopathic Doctors In Position Count: 1
Hospital Allopathic Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count: 2
Hospital Allopathic Para Medical Staff In Position Count: 2
Dispensary Count: 1
Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count: 1
Dispensary Doctors In Position Count: 1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count: 1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff In Position Count: 1
Veterinary Hospital Count: 1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count: 1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors In Position Count: 1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count: 2
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff In Position Count: 2
Family Welfare Centre Count: 1
Family Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count: 1
Family Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count: 1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count: 1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count: 1
Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count: 1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count: 1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count: 1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kowad include hand pump water, treated tap water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated: Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year: Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer: Available
Covered Well: Available
Covered Well Functions All Year: Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer: Available
Uncovered Well: Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year: Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer: Available
Hand Pump: Available
Tube Wells Borehole: Available
River Canal: Available
River Canal Functions All Year: Available
River Canal Functions in Summer: Available
Tank Pond Lake: Available
Open Drainage: Available
Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs: Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination: Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc: Available
Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public: Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares: 25.37 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares: 52.72 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Kowad include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office: Available
Post And Telegraph Office: Available
Telephone Landlines: Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO: Available
Mobile Phone Coverage: Available
Public Bus Service: Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service: Available
Taxi: Available
Vans: Available
State Highway: Available
Major District Road: Available
Other District Road: Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road: Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads: Available
All Weather Road: Available
Footpath: Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kowad include commercial bank, cooperative bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Commercial Bank: Available
Cooperative Bank: Available
Agricultural Credit Societies: Available
Self Help Group SHG: Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop: Available
Weekly Haat: Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS: Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre: Available
ASHA: Available
Community Centre: Available
Public Library: Available
Public Reading Room: Available
Daily Newspaper Supply: Available
Assembly Polling Station: Available
Birth And Death Registration Office: Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kowad is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 10 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use: Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day: 10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day: 10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use: Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day: 10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day: 10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use: Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day: 10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day: 10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users: Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day: 10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day: 10 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kowad show that reported agricultural commodities include Masur, net sown area is 347.43 hectares and irrigated land is 253.4 hectares (72.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First: Masur
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares: 2.0
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares: 23.56 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares: 34.86 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares: 28.65 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares: 347.43
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares: 94.03 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares: 253.4
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares: 21.21 hectares
Waterfall Area In Hectares: 20.1 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count: 1
Nutritional Centres Others: Available
Noindex: False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kowad

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status: Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility: More than 10 km
Commercial Bank: Available in village
Cooperative Bank: Available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records: 15
Banks in Matched Records: 8
Matched PINs: 5

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type	Records	Share
ATM	11	73%
CRM	4	27%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank	Records	Share
Bank of India	4	27%
Bank of Maharashtra	4	27%
Bank of Baroda	2	13%
Axis Bank Limited	1	6.7%
Hdfc Bank Ltd.	1	6.7%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
Bank	Type	PIN	District	Local Area	Centre	Address
Axis Bank Limited	ATM	416507	Kolhapur	Chandgad	Chandgad	Kolhapur 416507 Fairfield Atlas Limited Survey No 157 Devarwadi Village Off Vengurla Road Tal Chandangad Dist, Kolhapur…
Bank of India	ATM	416509	Kolhapur	Chandgad	Chandgad	Dist.: Kolhapur College Road, Near Sambhaji Chowk, Chandgad, Tal.: Chandgad, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, 416509
Bank of Maharashtra	ATM	416001	Kolhapur	Chandgad	Tambulwadi	Cst Canteen Temblai Heel Military Camp, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, 416001
Bank of Baroda	ATM	416507	Kolhapur	Chandgad	Mangaon	Distict Kolhapur at Post Mangaon, Taluka Chandgad, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, 416507
Bank of Maharashtra	ATM	416404	Kolhapur	Chandgad	Jatewadi	Near Dagdi Bridge Athani Road, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, 416404
Bank of Baroda	ATM	416507	Kolhapur	Chandgad	Shinoli Kh.	Tal- Chandgad, Dist- Kolhapur at and Post Shinoli Khurd, Belgaum Vengurla Road, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, 416507
Bank of India	ATM	416507	Kolhapur	Chandgad	Kanur Kh.	Tal-Chandgarh Dist-Kolhapur Main Bus Stand, A/P- Kanur-Khurd, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, 416507
Bank of India	ATM	416509	Kolhapur	Chandgad	Chandgad	Chandgad 216 Guruwar Peth, Chandgad, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, 416509

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kowad village located?

Kowad is in Chandgad Taluka of Kolhapur district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Kowad village in?

Kowad village is in Kolhapur district.

Which state is Kowad village in?

Kowad village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Kowad under?

Kowad comes under Chandgad Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kowad?

The Census village code of Kowad is 568142.

What is the population of Kowad village?

The village record lists 3,837 people and 858 households for Kowad.

How many households are in Kowad village?

The village record lists 858 households for Kowad.

What is the male and female population of Kowad?

The record lists 1,923 male residents and 1,914 female residents for Kowad.

What is the sex ratio of Kowad village?

The sex ratio of Kowad is 995.32 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kowad village?

The reported geographical area of Kowad is 461.87 hectares.

What is the population density of Kowad village?

The approximate population density of Kowad is 830.75 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kowad?

The nearest town listed for Kowad is Belgaum(karnataka), about 25 km away.

How far is Kowad from the district headquarters?

Kowad is about 125 km from Kolhapur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kowad from the sub-district headquarters?

Kowad is about 32 km from Chandgad, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kowad?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 2 government middle schools and 1 government secondary school for Kowad.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Kowad?

For Kowad, reported agricultural commodities include Masur, net sown area is 347.43 hectares and irrigated land is 253.4 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kowad?

The page shows 15 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kowad. These records include 8 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Kowad.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.