Handyanwadi - Chikodi, Belagavi

Handyanwadi is a village situated in the Chikodi taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from Chikodi and around 82 km from Belgaum. Chinchani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Handyanwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Handyanwadi is 597215. The village covers a total geographical area of 323.75 hectares and falls under the 591287 pincode. Chikodi is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Handyanwadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chikkodi-Sadalga Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chikkodi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Handyanwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Handyanwadi village had a total population of 1,058 people, including 538 males and 520 females, living in 214 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.02%, with male literacy at 72.41% and female literacy at 51.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Handyanwadi

Handyanwadi is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Handyanwadi

Handyanwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bagewadi, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chikodi to Handyanwadi is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Handyanwadi is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Handyanwadi

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Handyanwadi village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Handyanwadi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Handyanwadi village are given below:

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