Beknal

Beknal is a village located in Gadhinglaj tehsil of Kolhapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 6km away from sub-district headquarter Gadhinglaj (tehsildar office) and 76km away from district headquarter Kolhapur. As per 2009 stats, Bekanal is the gram panchayat of Beknal village.

Here you can discover what makes Beknal unique in its vibrant Gadhinglaj-Kolhapur region. You’ll see Beknal’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Beknal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Beknal is 567967. The village spans a total geographical area of 342 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 416502. Gadhinglaj is nearest town to Beknal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.

When it comes to local governance, Beknal village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kagal Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kolhapur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Beknal

Population of Beknal

According to the 2011 Census, Beknal has a total population of about 1,709, with approximately 886 males and 823 females. The sex ratio is around 928 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 138 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 79 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 70.74%, with male literacy at about 79.57% and female literacy near 61.24%. There are around 383 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Beknal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Beknal

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Beknal. As per the 2011 stats, Beknal had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Beknal

Knowing the nearby villages of Beknal helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Beknal.

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