Hambire - Chandgad, Kolhapur

Hambire is a village situated in the Chandgad tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandgad and around 125 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Asagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hambire village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hambire is 568097. The village covers a total geographical area of 149.78 hectares and falls under the 416209 pincode. Belgaum(karnataka) is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Hambire 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 Hambire

As per Census 2011, Hambire village has a total population of 280 people, consisting of 146 males and 134 females. The village has 58 households and a sex ratio of 917 females per 1,000 males. There are 22 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 219 literate and 61 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population280146134
Child Population (0–6 yrs)22715
Literate Population21913386
Illiterate Population611348

Nearby Villages of Hambire

Hambire 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)
SulayeSouth1.80 km
Inam KolindreSouth1.83 km
AsagaonSouth-East2.10 km
ChandgadNorth-West2.26 km
Mouje ShirgaonNorth-East2.92 km
AdureWest3.14 km
NaganwadiEast3.14 km
KokareWest4.18 km
ValakoliNorth-East4.25 km
HindagaonNorth4.40 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hambire

Public transport in the Hambire is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Belgaum, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belgaum(karnataka) to Hambire is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Hambire is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hambire

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Hambire

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

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

FAQs about Hambire

Where is Hambire located?

Hambire village is located in Chandgad Tehsil, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hambire?

The Gram Panchayat of Hambire is Asagaon.

What is the pincode of Hambire?

The pincode of Hambire is 416209.

What is the population of Hambire?

Hambire has a total population of 280, including 146 males and 134 females.

How many households are there in Hambire?

There are 58 households in Hambire.

What is the literacy rate in Hambire?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hambire is 78.21%. Male literacy is 91.10% and female literacy is 64.18%.