Kolhapur
Kolhapur is a district and city located in Maharashtra State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Kolhapur district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Taluka or sub-districts.
Kolhapur District overview
Kolhapur is Town in Maharashtra serves as administrative headquarter of Kolhapur district. Total area of Kolhapur District is 7,685 km² including 7,345 km² rural area and 340 km² urban area. There are 12 Talukas part of Kolhapur District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Kolhapur District, Kolhapur has 1216 villages.
Shahuwadi is the largest tehsil in Kolhapur district by area covering 1025.27 km2 and Bavda is the smallest tehsil in Kolhapur district by area covering 278.02 km2. Karvir is the largest tehsil by population while Bavda is the smallest tehsil by population in Kolhapur district.
Population of Kolhapur District
As of the 2011 census, Kolhapur district has a population of approximately 3,876,001 peoples which is divided into urban population of 1,230,009 and rular population of 2,645,992. The population density in Kolhapur region is about 504.4 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,980,658 | 1,895,343 | 3,876,001 |
| Rural | 1,348,815 | 1,297,177 | 2,645,992 |
| Urban | 631,843 | 598,166 | 1,230,009 |
Households of Kolhapur District
There are about 840,240 houses in the district, including 271,721 urban houses and 568,519 rural houses. The average household size is about 4.61 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 840,240 |
| Rural | 568,519 |
| Urban | 271,721 |
List Of Taluka in Kolhapur District
Kolhapur district is divided into several Talukas or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 12 tehsils in Kolhapur district. Each tehsil is headed by a Tehsildar, who is responsible for revenue administration and law and order. The following is a list of Taluka in Kolhapur:
| Taluka | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Ajra | 544.0 | 120,265 |
| Bavda | 278.0 | 35,772 |
| Bhudargad | 635.6 | 150,368 |
| Chandgad | 956.5 | 187,220 |
| Gadhinglaj | 472.4 | 225,734 |
| Hatkanangle | 612.6 | 807,751 |
| Kagal | 545.2 | 275,372 |
| Karvir | 664.7 | 1,037,713 |
| Panhala | 566.7 | 259,417 |
| Radhanagari | 880.8 | 199,713 |
| Shahuwadi | 1,025.3 | 185,661 |
| Shirol | 503.4 | 391,015 |
Frequently Asked Question About Kolhapur District
How many villages are there in Kolhapur district ?
There are 1216 villages in the Kolhapur district.
What is the population of Kolhapur district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Kolhapur district is 3,876,001
How many town or city are there in Kolhapur district ?
There are 23 town or city in the Kolhapur district.
How many Taluka in Kolhapur district ?
There are 12 Taluka in Kolhapur district.
Which is the largest Taluka in Kolhapur district
Shahuwadi is the largest Taluka in Kolhapur district.
Which is the smallest Taluka in Kolhapur district ?
Bavda is the smallest Taluka in Kolhapur district.
Which is the most populated Taluka in Kolhapur district ?
Karvir is the most populated Taluka in Kolhapur district.
Which is the least populated Taluka in Kolhapur district ?
Bavda is the most least populated Taluka in Kolhapur district.