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Kolhapur

कोल्हापूर
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Area · — km²
Population · 38,76,001
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Kolhapur — district of Maharashtra

Kolhapur is a district in Maharashtra. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Kolhapur

Sacred temple town and silk production center in western Maharashtra.

District HQ
Kolhapur

Must-visit places in Kolhapur

temple

Mahalakshmi Temple

Ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Mahalakshmi, a major pilgrimage site in Kolhapur.

  • lake
    Rankala Lake

    Artificial lake in Kolhapur city offering scenic views and recreational activities for visitors.

  • temple
    Jyotiba Temple

    hilltop temple dedicated to Lord Jyotiba with panoramic views of surrounding landscape and valleys.

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Then & Now

Kolhapur district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
26,18,249
Census 2011 baseline
+17.1%
Population · 2026
30,67,214
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
5,62,686
Census 2011 baseline
+14.9%
Households · 2026
6,46,660
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 1,245 villages

Kolhapur district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
13,34,625Census 2011
Female population
12,83,624Census 2011
Sex ratio
962 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
5,62,686Census 2011
SC population
3,52,554Census 2011
ST population
21,901Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
30,67,214+17.1%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
6,46,660RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
12,53,433Census 2011
Cultivators
5,76,120Census 2011
Agri labourers
1,93,181Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
82.1%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
12,77,233 / 33,40,87238% complete
SBM-G toilets
7,14,978Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Kolhapur district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
91 of 1,245 villages have notable places mapped · 7%
  • Temple· 42
  • School· 6
  • Hospital· 5
  • College· 4
  • High school· 2
  • PHC· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Kolhapur district.

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All 12 mandals of Kolhapur

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1245 villages · 1025 GPs
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Top villages in Kolhapur

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Kolhapur

How many mandals and villages are in Kolhapur district?

Kolhapur district has 12 mandals and 1,245 revenue villages across 1025 gram panchayats in Maharashtra.

Where is the headquarters of Kolhapur district?

The district headquarters of Kolhapur is —.

What is the pincode of Kolhapur district?

Kolhapur district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Kolhapur may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Kolhapur fall under?

Kolhapur district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Kolhapur district?

Kolhapur district had a population of 38,76,001 per the 2011 Census, across 1,245 villages.

When was Kolhapur district formed?

Kolhapur district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Kolhapur district?

Major rivers in Kolhapur district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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