Handewadi
About Handewadi
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Handewadi village is 567939. Handewadi village is located in Ajra tehsil of Kolhapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Ajra (tehsildar office) and 97km away from district headquarter Kolhapur. As per 2009 stats, Kolindre is the gram panchayat of Handewadi village.
The total geographical area of village is 157 hectares. Handewadi has a total population of 391 peoples, out of which male population is 197 while female population is 194. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 984 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of handewadi village is 59.85% out of which 71.57% males and 47.94% females are literate. There are about 112 houses in handewadi village.
When it comes to administration, Handewadi village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Handewadi village comes under Chandgad Vidhan Sabha constituency & Kolhapur Lok Sabha constituency. Gadhinglaj is nearest town to handewadi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.
Google Map of Handewadi
Population of Handewadi
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 391 | 197 | 194 |
| Literate Population | 234 | 141 | 93 |
| Illiterate Population | 157 | 56 | 101 |
Connectivity of Handewadi
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |