Naukud village, Gadhinglaj taluka | Pincode 416506

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LGD code: 568008
Pincode: 416506
Post office: Halkarni
Population: 1,262
Households: 334
Literacy rate: 61.5%
Sex ratio: 1295 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 714
Distance to district centre: 101 km
Distance to mandal centre: 37 km
Distance to Mumbai: 362 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 455 km
Nearest railway station: Pachhapur · 29 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital · 6 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Naukud compares

By population, Naukud ranks #56 of 93 villages in Gadhinglaj mandal.

Literacy rate

61.5%

−5.8% vs mandal average

Naukud: 61.5%
Gadhinglaj mandal: 67.3%
Kolhapur district: 72.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,295

+250 vs mandal average

Naukud: 1,295
Gadhinglaj mandal: 1,045

Household size

people per home

3.8

−0.5 vs mandal average

Naukud: 3.8
Gadhinglaj mandal: 4.3

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

Naukud at a glance

Naukud is a village of 1,262 people in 334 households (Census 2011) in Gadhinglaj taluka, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra, the 56th-largest of 93 villages in Gadhinglaj taluka. Literacy is 62%, 6 points below the taluka average of 67% and the sex ratio is 1,295 women per 1,000 men. It lies 101 km from the Kolhapur district centre, 13 km from Naganur, the nearest town, 29 km from Pachhapur railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 416506, served by Halkarni post office; the LGD village code is 568008. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, 6 km away. The population is estimated at 1,488 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Naukud · this village	1,262	62%	—
Hasursasgiri · Gadhinglaj	833	70%	2.3 km SW
Hidadugi · Gadhinglaj	1,275	67%	2.5 km S
Nandanwad · Gadhinglaj	1,457	62%	3.6 km E
Channekuppi · Gadhinglaj	2,545	68%	3.9 km NW
Hasurwadi · Gadhinglaj	1,108	63%	3.9 km SW
Manwad · Panhala	1,265	50%	4 km SE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Naukud

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 16
Power hours (winter): 16
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
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: Yes
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: Gadhinglaj
Distance to nearest town (km): 15
Distance to district HQ (km): 85
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 15
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 616
Irrigated area (ha): 447
Forest area (ha): 114

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

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Key facts — Naukud

LGD code: 568008
Pincode: 416506
Post office: Halkarni
Population (Census 2011): 1,262
Population (projected 2026): 1,488
Households: 334
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1295
Literacy rate: 61.5%
Coordinates: 16.16608°N, 74.40999°E
Block / Mandal: Gadhinglaj
Nearest PHC: Kumbhar Clinic (85.5 km)
Nearest railway station: Agran Dhulgaon (103.0 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

Naukud — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,262

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,488

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

334

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

394

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: 1,262Census 2011
Households: 334Census 2011
Literacy rate: 61.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1295 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,4882026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 3942026 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 Naukud · Kolhapur district area

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PHC· 1
Railway· 1

Healthcare

PHC · clinic
Kumbhar Clinic
📍 85.5 km awayOSM
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Transport

Railway · station
Agran Dhulgaon
📍 103.0 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Naukud

Mandal centre

Gadhinglaj · ≈ 37 km

≈ 1 h 17 min by car · 1 h 31 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Kolhapur · ≈ 101 km

≈ 3 h 28 min by car · 4 h 7 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 16,195 people

Naganur · ≈ 13 km

≈ 26 min by car · 31 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Mumbai362 kmcapital
Hyderabad455 km
Bengaluru494 km
Chennai718 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationPachhapur29 km
Bus stopAdkur23 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital6 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India9 km
Petrol pumpWarana Petrol Pump8 km
CollegeDr. Ghali College9 km
Police stationHukkeri Police Station22 km

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Quick answers

People often ask about Naukud

What is the pincode of Naukud?

The pincode of Naukud, Gadhinglaj taluka, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra is 416506. The post office is Halkarni.

Which post office delivers to Naukud?

Mail for Naukud is delivered through Halkarni post office, pincode 416506, in Gadhinglaj taluka, Kolhapur district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Naukud located?

Naukud is a village in Gadhinglaj taluka of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the population of Naukud as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Naukud village has a population of 1,262 across 334 households.

What is the literacy rate in Naukud?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Naukud village is 61.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Naukud?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Naukud village is 1295 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Naukud?

The nearest health facility to Naukud is Kumbhar Clinic (~85.5 km).

What is the nearest railway station to Naukud?

The nearest railway station to Naukud is Agran Dhulgaon (~103.0 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Naukud?

12 schemes currently match residents of Naukud, 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 Naukud from Kolhapur district centre?

Naukud is approximately 101 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 Naukud?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Naukud village is 568008.

Which is the nearest town to Naukud?

Naganur (population 16,195, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 13 km from Naukud in a straight line.

How big is Naukud compared to other villages in Gadhinglaj taluka?

Naukud ranks 56 of 93 villages in Gadhinglaj taluka by Census 2011 population (1,262 residents).

How far is Naukud from Mumbai?

Naukud is about 362 km from Mumbai in a straight line (the state capital of Maharashtra); by road expect roughly 471 km.

How far is Naukud from Hyderabad?

Naukud is about 455 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 591 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Naukud?

Pachhapur is the nearest railway station to Naukud, about 29 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 38 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Naukud?

Adkur is the nearest bus stop to Naukud, about 23 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 30 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Naukud?

Government Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Naukud, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Naukud?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Naukud, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Naukud?

Warana Petrol Pump is the nearest petrol pump to Naukud, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

What is the population of Naukud in 2026?

Naukud is estimated at 1,488 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,262 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Naukud 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; Naukud 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 2026-09-23
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-24
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)