Halkarni - Gadhinglaj, Kolhapur

Halkarni is a village situated in the Gadhinglaj tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gadhinglaj and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Halkarni village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Halkarni is 568003. The village covers a total geographical area of 658 hectares and falls under the 416506 pincode. Gadhinglaj is the nearest town, located about 16 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 Chandgad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kolhapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Halkarni

As per Census 2011, Halkarni village has a total population of 5,953 people, consisting of 2,959 males and 2,994 females. The village has 1,326 households and a sex ratio of 1,011 females per 1,000 males. There are 627 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,073 literate and 1,880 illiterate residents. Additionally, 702 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 50 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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 Pachhapur, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadhinglaj to Halkarni is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Halkarni 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 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:

FAQs about Halkarni