Bhikawadi Khu - Kadegaon, Sangli

Bhikawadi Khu is a village situated in the Kadegaon tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kadegaon and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Bhikwadi Khurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhikawadi Khu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhikawadi Khu is 568465. The village covers a total geographical area of 989 hectares and falls under the 415311 pincode. Vita is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Bhikawadi Khu

As per Census 2011, Bhikawadi Khu village has a total population of 1,677 people, consisting of 819 males and 858 females. The village has 396 households and a sex ratio of 1,047 females per 1,000 males. There are 175 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,242 literate and 435 illiterate residents. Additionally, 228 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 49 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bhikawadi Khu are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bhikawadi Khu

Bhikawadi Khu 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 Bhikawadi Khu

Bhikawadi Khu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhavani Nagar, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vita to Bhikawadi Khu is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Bhikawadi Khu is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhikawadi Khu

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

Health Facilities in Bhikawadi Khu

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

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