Munguswadi village, Ajra taluka | Pincode 416505

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LGD code: 567896
Pincode: 416505
Post office: Ajara
Population: 376
Households: 102
Literacy rate: 57.2%
Sex ratio: 1265 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 218
Distance to district centre: 108 km
Distance to mandal centre: 65 km
Distance to Mumbai: 355 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 475 km
Nearest railway station: Belagavi · 46 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Dr. Deshpande Nursing Home · 4 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Munguswadi compares

By population, Munguswadi ranks #86 of 98 villages in Ajra mandal.

Literacy rate

57.2%

−7.9% vs mandal average

Munguswadi: 57.2%
Ajra mandal: 65.1%
Kolhapur district: 72.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,265

+144 vs mandal average

Munguswadi: 1,265
Ajra mandal: 1,121

Household size

people per home

3.7

−0.2 vs mandal average

Munguswadi: 3.7
Ajra mandal: 3.9

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Munguswadi at a glance

Munguswadi is a village of 376 people in 102 households (Census 2011) in Ajra taluka, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra, the 86th-largest of 98 villages in Ajra taluka. Literacy is 57%, 8 points below the taluka average of 65% and the sex ratio is 1,265 women per 1,000 men. It lies 108 km from the Kolhapur district centre, 30 km from Naganur, the nearest town, 46 km from Belagavi railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 416505, served by Ajara post office; the LGD village code is 567896. The nearest hospital or health centre is Dr. Deshpande Nursing Home, 4 km away. The village votes in Hatkanangle assembly constituency, represented by MLA Dalitmitra Dr.Ashokrao Mane(Bapu. The population is estimated at 443 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Munguswadi · this village	376	57%	—
Bachi · Ajra	491	68%	1.7 km SW
Sulgaon · Ajra	687	74%	3 km S
Salgaon · Mundgod	3,474	68%	3.1 km SW
Hattiwade · Ajra	1,078	64%	3.9 km SE
Vadakshivale · Karvir	1,986	72%	4.5 km N
Pedrewadi · Ajra	983	67%	4.6 km E

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Munguswadi

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 8
Power hours (winter): 10
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: No
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: Gadhinglaj
Distance to nearest town (km): 18
Distance to district HQ (km): 94
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 6
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 244.85
Irrigated area (ha): 218.87
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Munguswadi

LGD code: 567896
Pincode: 416505
Post office: Ajara
Population (Census 2011): 376
Population (projected 2026): 443
Households: 102
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1265
Literacy rate: 57.2%
Coordinates: 16.15338°N, 74.21679°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Hatkanangle
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Hatkanangle
Member of Parliament: Dhairyasheel Mane
Member of Legislative Assembly: Dalitmitra Dr.Ashokrao Mane(Bapu
Block / Mandal: Ajra
Nearest PHC: Kumbhar Clinic (99.5 km)
Nearest railway station: Agran Dhulgaon (116.3 km)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Kolhapur district level

Then & Now

Munguswadi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

376

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

443

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

102

Census 2011 baseline

+17.6%

Households · 2026

120

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

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 376Census 2011
Households: 102Census 2011
Literacy rate: 57.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1265 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4432026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 1202026 projection
Active job cards: 50,606MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 20,704MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 9,36,17,088ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 82.1%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Kolhapur district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 12,77,233PMAY-G · 12,77,233 of 33,40,872 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Kolhapur district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 7,14,978Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Kolhapur district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Notable places near Munguswadi · Kolhapur district area

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Railway· 1

Healthcare

PHC · clinic
Kumbhar Clinic
📍 99.5 km awayOSM
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Transport

Railway · station
Agran Dhulgaon
📍 116.3 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Munguswadi

Mandal centre

Ajra · ≈ 65 km

≈ 2 h 13 min by car · 2 h 38 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Kolhapur · ≈ 108 km

≈ 3 h 42 min by car · 4 h 24 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 16,195 people

Naganur · ≈ 30 km

≈ 1 h 1 min by car · 1 h 13 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Mumbai355 kmcapital
Hyderabad475 km
Bengaluru507 km
Chennai735 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationBelagavi46 km
Bus stopAdkur16 km
Hospital / PHCDr. Deshpande Nursing Home4 km
ATM / bankICICI BANK ATM4 km
Petrol pumpHP Petrol Pump Sushant Transport4 km
CollegeLate Kedari Redekar Ayurvedic Mahavidyalaya16 km
Police stationHukkeri Police Station43 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Munguswadi

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🛕Chaloba TempleTemple4.5 km ↗

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September 2026

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Maharashtra drought: Declare drought, provide Rs 50,000 per hectare aid, waive loans, says Harshwardhan Sapkal

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Maharashtra govt decides to provide soft loans to sugar mills to clear pending dues of farmers for 2025-26 crushing season

Reported by News On AIR.

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Congress demands drought declaration, Rs 50,000 per hectare for Maharashtra farmers

Reported by National Herald.

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Maharashtra drought: Declare drought, provide Rs 50,000 per hectare aid, waive loans, says Harshwardhan Sapkal
Mid-Day15h ago
Maharashtra govt decides to provide soft loans to sugar mills to clear pending dues of farmers for 2025-26 crushing season
News On AIRyesterday
Congress demands drought declaration, Rs 50,000 per hectare for Maharashtra farmers
National Heraldyesterday
CJP’s Dipke seeks help for Maharashtra farmers amid dry spell; slams CEC in Trinamool case
ThePrintyesterday
Drought-like situation in several Maharashtra districts; ministers to conduct review: CM Fadnavis
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7.47 Lakh Solar Pumps in Maharashtra: A Look into How India Is Shifting to Solar Irrigation
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Quick answers

People often ask about Munguswadi

What is the pincode of Munguswadi?

The pincode of Munguswadi, Ajra taluka, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra is 416505. The post office is Ajara.

Which post office delivers to Munguswadi?

Mail for Munguswadi is delivered through Ajara post office, pincode 416505, in Ajra taluka, Kolhapur district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Munguswadi located?

Munguswadi is a village in Ajra taluka of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the population of Munguswadi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Munguswadi village has a population of 376 across 102 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Munguswadi in?

Munguswadi falls under the Hatkanangle Lok Sabha constituency (PC #48) of Maharashtra.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Munguswadi in?

Munguswadi falls under the Hatkanangle assembly constituency (AC #278) of Maharashtra.

What is the literacy rate in Munguswadi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Munguswadi village is 57.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Munguswadi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Munguswadi village is 1265 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Munguswadi?

The nearest health facility to Munguswadi is Kumbhar Clinic (~99.5 km).

What is the nearest railway station to Munguswadi?

The nearest railway station to Munguswadi is Agran Dhulgaon (~116.3 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Munguswadi?

12 schemes currently match residents of Munguswadi, including Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, Shiv Bhojan Thali, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Munguswadi from Kolhapur district centre?

Munguswadi is approximately 108 km (straight-line) from the centre of Kolhapur district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Munguswadi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Munguswadi village is 567896.

Which is the nearest town to Munguswadi?

Naganur (population 16,195, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 30 km from Munguswadi in a straight line.

How big is Munguswadi compared to other villages in Ajra taluka?

Munguswadi ranks 86 of 98 villages in Ajra taluka by Census 2011 population (376 residents).

How far is Munguswadi from Mumbai?

Munguswadi is about 355 km from Mumbai in a straight line (the state capital of Maharashtra); by road expect roughly 461 km.

How far is Munguswadi from Hyderabad?

Munguswadi is about 475 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 617 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Munguswadi?

Belagavi is the nearest railway station to Munguswadi, about 46 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 60 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Munguswadi?

Adkur is the nearest bus stop to Munguswadi, about 16 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 21 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Munguswadi?

Dr. Deshpande Nursing Home is the nearest hospital or health centre to Munguswadi, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Munguswadi?

ICICI BANK ATM is the nearest ATM or bank to Munguswadi, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Munguswadi?

HP Petrol Pump Sushant Transport is the nearest petrol pump to Munguswadi, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Who is the MLA of Munguswadi?

Munguswadi falls under Hatkanangle assembly constituency (AC 278). The sitting MLA is Dalitmitra Dr.Ashokrao Mane(Bapu (Jan Surajya Shakti).

Who is the MP for Munguswadi?

Munguswadi is in Hatkanangle Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Dhairyasheel Mane (Shiv Sena (2022–present)).

What is the population of Munguswadi in 2026?

Munguswadi is estimated at 443 people in 2026, up about 18% from 376 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Munguswadi in?

Maharashtra falls in the Western Plateau and Hills zone (cotton, jowar, sugarcane, oilseeds) and the West Coast Plains and Ghats zone (rice, coconut, spices, rubber, plantation crops) of the ICAR classification; Munguswadi in Kolhapur district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-20
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)