Kini - Hatkanangle, Kolhapur

Kini 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 22 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Kini village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kini is 567265. The village covers a total geographical area of 1125 hectares and falls under the 416112 pincode. Vadgaon Kasba is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Kini 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 Kini

According to the 2011 Census, Kini village had a total population of 7,786 people, including 4,006 males and 3,780 females, living in 1,698 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.22%, with male literacy at 88.11% and female literacy at 76.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,441, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

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

Nearby Villages of Kini

Kini 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 Kini

Kini 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 18.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vadgaon Kasba to Kini is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Kini is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kini

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

Health Facilities in Kini

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

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