Ghunaki - Hatkanangle, Kolhapur

Ghunaki is a village situated in the Hatkanangle tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hatkanangle and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Ghunaki village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghunaki is 567264. The village covers a total geographical area of 1192 hectares and falls under the 416112 pincode. Vadgaon Kasba is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Ghunaki village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hatkanangle Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Ghunaki

As per Census 2011, Ghunaki village has a total population of 8,071 people, consisting of 4,168 males and 3,903 females. The village has 1,591 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 826 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,875 literate and 2,196 illiterate residents. Additionally, 834 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 40 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghunaki

Ghunaki 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 Ghunaki

Ghunaki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rukadi, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vadgaon Kasba to Ghunaki is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Ghunaki is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghunaki

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

Health Facilities in Ghunaki

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

FAQs about Ghunaki