Hanwal - Gangawati, Koppal

Hanwal is a village situated in the Gangawati taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangawati and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Koppal. Hanaval serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hanwal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hanwal is 601646. The village covers a total geographical area of 2410.9 hectares and falls under the 583268 pincode. Gangawati is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Hanwal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kanakagiri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koppal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hanwal

According to the 2011 Census, Hanwal village had a total population of 6,334 people, including 3,135 males and 3,199 females, living in 1,154 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.62%, with male literacy at 75.46% and female literacy at 58.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 911, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 610.

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

Nearby Villages of Hanwal

Hanwal 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 Hanwal

Hanwal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hospet Jn, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangawati to Hanwal is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Hanwal is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hanwal

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

Health Facilities in Hanwal

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

FAQs about Hanwal