Herle - Hatkanangle, Kolhapur

Herle is a village situated in the Hatkanangle tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hatkanangle and around 14 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Herle village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Herle is 567299. The village covers a total geographical area of 1619 hectares and falls under the 416005 pincode. Kolhapur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Herle 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 Herle

According to the 2011 Census, Herle village had a total population of 12,645 people, including 6,530 males and 6,115 females, living in 2,598 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.35%, with male literacy at 89.50% and female literacy at 80.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,635, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 42.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Herle

Herle 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 Herle

Herle is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rukadi, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kolhapur to Herle is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Herle

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

Health Facilities in Herle

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

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