Hanmantwadi - Karvir, Kolhapur

Hanmantwadi is a village situated in the Karvir tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from Kolhapur, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Hanmantwadi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hanmantwadi is 567384. The village covers a total geographical area of 390.84 hectares and falls under the 416010 pincode. Kolhapur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Hanmantwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Hanmantwadi village had a total population of 3,498 people, including 1,900 males and 1,598 females, living in 679 households. The sex ratio was 841 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.46%, with male literacy at 85.68% and female literacy at 74.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 158, 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.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,4981,9001,598
Child Population (0–6 yrs)386238148
Scheduled Castes (SC)1588771
Scheduled Tribes (ST)945
Literate Population2,5041,4241,080
Illiterate Population994476518

Nearby Villages of Hanmantwadi

Hanmantwadi 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Padali Bk.North-West1.76 km
ShindewadiWest1.87 km
ChikhaliEast1.98 km
ShinganapurSouth-East2.00 km
VaranageNorth2.64 km
NagadewadiSouth2.86 km
SabalewadiSouth3.05 km
KhupireSouth-West3.30 km
KeraliNorth3.69 km
BalingeSouth3.89 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hanmantwadi

Public transport in the Hanmantwadi is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is C Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kolhapur to Hanmantwadi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hanmantwadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Hanmantwadi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Hanmantwadi

Where is Hanmantwadi located?

Hanmantwadi village is located in Karvir Tehsil, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Hanmantwadi?

Hanmantwadi is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Hanmantwadi?

The pincode of Hanmantwadi is 416010.

What is the population of Hanmantwadi?

Hanmantwadi had a total population of 3,498, including 1,900 males and 1,598 females.

How many households are there in Hanmantwadi?

Hanmantwadi had 679 households.

What is the literacy rate in Hanmantwadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hanmantwadi was 80.46%. Male literacy was 85.68% and female literacy was 74.48%.