Achkanhalli - Jat, Sangli

Achkanhalli is a village situated in the Jat tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jat and around 89 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Achakanhalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Achkanhalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Achkanhalli is 568856. The village covers a total geographical area of 2158 hectares and falls under the 416404 pincode. Sangli Miraj Kupwad is the nearest town, located about 89 km away.

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

Population of Achkanhalli

According to the 2011 Census, Achkanhalli village had a total population of 1,888 people, including 981 males and 907 females, living in 383 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.89%, with male literacy at 79.81% and female literacy at 63.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 176, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 256.

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

Nearby Villages of Achkanhalli

Achkanhalli 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 Achkanhalli

Achkanhalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jath Road, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangli Miraj Kupwad to Achkanhalli is about 89 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Achkanhalli is about 89 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Achkanhalli

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

Health Facilities in Achkanhalli

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

FAQs about Achkanhalli