Minche Village - Hatkanangle, Kolhapur
Minche 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 25 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Minache serves as the Gram Panchayat for Minche village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Minche is 567284. The village covers a total geographical area of 769 hectares and falls under the 416109 pincode. Vadgaon Kasba is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.
Minche 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 Minche
As per Census 2011, Minche village has a total population of 4,756 people, consisting of 2,440 males and 2,316 females. The village has 997 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 488 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,404 literate and 1,352 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,355 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Minche are given below:
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,756 | 2,440 | 2,316 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 488 | 271 | 217 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,355 | 680 | 675 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 1 | - |
| Literate Population | 3,404 | 1,844 | 1,560 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,352 | 596 | 756 |
Nearby Villages of Minche
Minche 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Kapurwadi | South-East | 1.73 km |
| Tasgaon | South-West | 2.22 km |
| Savarde | East | 2.69 km |
| Latavade | North-East | 4.02 km |
| Sambhapur | West | 4.63 km |
| Laxmiwadi | South-East | 4.72 km |
| Mauje Vadgaon | South-West | 5.15 km |
| Bhadole | North | 5.30 km |
| Male | South | 5.46 km |
| Bhendavade | North-East | 5.51 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Minche
Minche is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rukadi, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.0 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vadgaon Kasba to Minche is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Minche is about 25 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 Minche
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Minche village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within <1 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Minche
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Minche village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
FAQs about Minche
Where is Minche located?
Minche village is located in Hatkanangle Tehsil, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Minche?
The Gram Panchayat of Minche is Minache.
What is the pincode of Minche?
The pincode of Minche is 416109.
What is the population of Minche?
Minche has a total population of 4,756, including 2,440 males and 2,316 females.
How many households are there in Minche?
There are 997 households in Minche.
What is the literacy rate in Minche?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Minche is 71.57%. Male literacy is 75.57% and female literacy is 67.36%.