Khotwadi - Hatkanangle, Kolhapur

Khotwadi is a village situated in the Hatkanangle tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hatkanangle and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Khotwadi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khotwadi is 567312. The village covers a total geographical area of 223 hectares and falls under the 416121 pincode. Ichalkaranji is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Khotwadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ichalkaranji Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hatkanangle Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khotwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Khotwadi village had a total population of 7,201 people, including 3,759 males and 3,442 females, living in 1,666 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.74%, with male literacy at 88.30% and female literacy at 76.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 852, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Khotwadi

Khotwadi 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 Khotwadi

Khotwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nimshirgaon Tamdalge, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ichalkaranji to Khotwadi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Khotwadi is about 30 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 Khotwadi

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

Health Facilities in Khotwadi

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

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