Halkarni - Chandgad, Kolhapur

Halkarni is a village situated in the Chandgad tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandgad and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Halkarni village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Halkarni is 568188. The village covers a total geographical area of 1208.1 hectares and falls under the 416552 pincode. Belgaum(karnataka) is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Halkarni village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chiplun Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Halkarni

According to the 2011 Census, Halkarni village had a total population of 3,935 people, including 1,987 males and 1,948 females, living in 871 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.06%, with male literacy at 82.17% and female literacy at 65.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 300, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Halkarni

Halkarni 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 Halkarni

Halkarni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Belgaum, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belgaum(karnataka) to Halkarni is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Halkarni is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Halkarni

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

Health Facilities in Halkarni

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

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