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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Honyali village had a total population of 1,655 people, including 726 males and 929 females, living in 471 households. The sex ratio was 1,280 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.42%, with male literacy at 82.73% and female literacy at 60.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 132.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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