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

According to the 2011 Census, Bhikawadi Khu village had a total population of 1,677 people, including 819 males and 858 females, living in 396 households. The sex ratio was 1,048 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.69%, with male literacy at 92.45% and female literacy at 73.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 228, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 49.

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

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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