Tilwani - Hatkanangle, Kolhapur

Tilwani is a village situated in the Hatkanangle tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hatkanangle and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Tilavani serves as the Village Panchayat for Tilwani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tilwani is 567307. The village covers a total geographical area of 447 hectares and falls under the 416138 pincode. Ichalkaranji is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Tilwani 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 Tilwani

According to the 2011 Census, Tilwani village had a total population of 3,605 people, including 1,861 males and 1,744 females, living in 814 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.56%, with male literacy at 90.63% and female literacy at 80.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,624, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 32.

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

Nearby Villages of Tilwani

Tilwani 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 Tilwani

Tilwani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hatkanagale, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ichalkaranji to Tilwani is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Tilwani is about 20 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 Tilwani

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

Health Facilities in Tilwani

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

FAQs about Tilwani