Hangarga - Ahmadpur, Latur

Hangarga is a village situated in the Ahmadpur tehsil of Latur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ahmadpur and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Latur. Hangarga (kh) serves as the Village Panchayat for Hangarga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hangarga is 560406. The village covers a total geographical area of 286 hectares and falls under the 413514 pincode. Ahmadpur is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Hangarga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Hangarga

According to the 2011 Census, Hangarga village had a total population of 951 people, including 486 males and 465 females, living in 210 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.51%, with male literacy at 84.31% and female literacy at 61.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 417, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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 Population951486465
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1285969
Scheduled Castes (SC)417209208
Scheduled Tribes (ST)633
Literate Population605360245
Illiterate Population346126220

Nearby Villages of Hangarga

Hangarga 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)
Sawargaon ThotNorth-West1.99 km
HasulNorth2.20 km
Umarga RetuSouth-East2.50 km
SheldaraEast2.51 km
HadoltiSouth2.81 km
Kini KaduNorth-West3.64 km
HippalgaonSouth-West3.67 km
JambWest3.97 km
SorgaEast4.32 km
MahalingiNorth-East4.38 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hangarga

Hangarga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chakur, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ahmadpur to Hangarga is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Latur to Hangarga is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hangarga

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Hangarga

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Hangarga

Where is Hangarga located?

Hangarga village is located in Ahmadpur Tehsil, Latur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Hangarga?

The Village Panchayat of Hangarga is Hangarga (kh).

What is the pincode of Hangarga?

The pincode of Hangarga is 413514.

What is the population of Hangarga?

Hangarga had a total population of 951, including 486 males and 465 females.

How many households are there in Hangarga?

Hangarga had 210 households.

What is the literacy rate in Hangarga?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hangarga was 73.51%. Male literacy was 84.31% and female literacy was 61.87%.