Handewadi

Handewadi is a village located in Kopargaon tehsil of Ahmadnagar district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 40km away from sub-district headquarter Kopargaon (tehsildar office) and 120km away from district headquarter Ahmadnagar. As per 2009 stats, Handewadi village is also a gram panchayat.

Handewadi has its own place in the vibrant Ahmadnagar region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Handewadi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Handewadi is 557505. The village spans a total geographical area of 221 hectares. Kopargaon is nearest town to Handewadi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

When it comes to local governance, Handewadi village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kopargaon Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Shirdi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Handewadi

Below is a concise population overview of Handewadi as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 911 488 423
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 125 70 55
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 141 81 60
Literate Population 629 363 266
Illiterate Population 282 125 157

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Handewadi village:

  • The total population of Handewadi village is around 911, including approximately 488 males and 423 females, with a sex ratio of 866 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 125 children aged 0–6 years in Handewadi village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Handewadi village has 141 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Handewadi village is about 69.05%, with male literacy at 74.39% and female literacy at 62.88%.
  • There are around 147 households in Handewadi village.

Connectivity of Handewadi

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Handewadi. As per the 2011 stats, Handewadi had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Handewadi

Knowing the nearby villages of Handewadi helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Handewadi.

Frequently Asked Questions about Handewadi

Where is Handewadi located?
Handewadi village is situated in Kopargaon Tehsil, within the Ahmadnagar district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Handewadi?
Handewadi serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Handewadi as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Handewadi is 911, with 488 males and 423 females.
How many households are there in Handewadi as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Handewadi village has a total of 147 households.
What is the literacy rate in Handewadi as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Handewadi is 69.05%. The male literacy rate is 74.39%, while the female literacy rate is 62.88%.