Batkanangale - Gadhinglaj, Kolhapur

Batkanangale is a village situated in the Gadhinglaj tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gadhinglaj and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Batkanagale serves as the Gram Panchayat for Batkanangale village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Batkanangale is 568035. The village covers a total geographical area of 603 hectares and falls under the 416503 pincode. Gadhinglaj is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Batkanangale

As per Census 2011, Batkanangale village has a total population of 2,129 people, consisting of 973 males and 1,156 females. The village has 577 households and a sex ratio of 1,188 females per 1,000 males. There are 190 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,409 literate and 720 illiterate residents. Additionally, 106 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Batkanangale

Batkanangale 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 Batkanangale

Batkanangale 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 30.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadhinglaj to Batkanangale is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Batkanangale is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Batkanangale

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

Health Facilities in Batkanangale

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

FAQs about Batkanangale