People of Chandgad town and taluka are reliant on Belgaum and Gadhinglaj cities for their major needs.

Chandgad receives more rainfall compared to any other town of Kolhapur district, receives nearly 3000 mm of rainfall under the direct influence of the Arabian Sea branch of the South-West monsoon.

Being part of Western Ghat, Chandgad's surroundings are rich in biodiversity.

Jangam Hatti dam is one of the major source of water to many villages in Chandgad Taluka.

The monsoon period is from June to September with rainfall averaging more than 3000 mm every year and heavy winds.