Jakhewadi

Jakhewadi is a village located in Gadhinglaj tehsil of Kolhapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Gadhinglaj (tehsildar office) and 76km away from district headquarter Kolhapur. As per 2009 stats, Jakhewadi village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Jakhewadi unique in its vibrant Gadhinglaj-Kolhapur region. You’ll see Jakhewadi’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 Jakhewadi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jakhewadi is 567965. The village spans a total geographical area of 193 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 416502. Gadhinglaj is nearest town to Jakhewadi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 7km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jakhewadi 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 Jakhewadi

Population of Jakhewadi

According to the 2011 Census, Jakhewadi has a total population of about 823, with approximately 389 males and 434 females. The sex ratio is around 1115 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 67 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 21 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 66.22%, with male literacy at about 76.35% and female literacy near 57.14%. There are around 220 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jakhewadi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jakhewadi

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

Nearby Villages of Jakhewadi

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Jakhewadi