Honyali - Ajra, Kolhapur

Honyali is a village situated in the Ajra tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ajra and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Honyali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Honyali is 567873. The village covers a total geographical area of 571.02 hectares and falls under the 416220 pincode. Gadhinglaj is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Honyali

As per Census 2011, Honyali village has a total population of 1,655 people, consisting of 726 males and 929 females. The village has 471 households and a sex ratio of 1,279 females per 1,000 males. There are 137 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,069 literate and 586 illiterate residents. Additionally, 132 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Honyali are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,655726929
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1376671
Scheduled Castes (SC)1325379
Literate Population1,069546523
Illiterate Population586180406

Nearby Villages of Honyali

Honyali 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChimaneNorth-West1.81 km
MahagondwadiSouth-West1.91 km
HalewadiSouth-East2.21 km
ChavhanwadiNorth-East2.65 km
VadakshiwaleSouth2.97 km
MahagondSouth-West3.17 km
ArdalEast3.39 km
ZulapewadiNorth-West3.44 km
Belewadi HubbalagiNorth3.54 km
MasewadiSouth-East3.88 km

Transport and Connectivity of Honyali

Honyali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pachhapur, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadhinglaj to Honyali is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Honyali is about 80 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 Honyali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Honyali

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Honyali

Where is Honyali located?

Honyali village is located in Ajra Tehsil, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Honyali?

Honyali is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Honyali?

The pincode of Honyali is 416220.

What is the population of Honyali?

Honyali has a total population of 1,655, including 726 males and 929 females.

How many households are there in Honyali?

There are 471 households in Honyali.

What is the literacy rate in Honyali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Honyali is 64.59%. Male literacy is 75.21% and female literacy is 56.30%.