Kavathemahankal Tehsil - Sangli, Maharashtra
Kavathemahankal is an administrative tehsil in the Sangli district of Maharashtra, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Kavathemahankal is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Kavathe Mahankl, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 60.8 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 724 km², including 724.29 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 962 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kavathemahankal Tehsil
Kavathemahankal Tehsil has a total of 60 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Tehsil, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agalgaon | Rural | Agalgaon |
| 2 | Agran Dhulagaon | Rural | Dhulgaon |
| 3 | Alkud (M) | Rural | Alkud M |
| 4 | Alkud [S] | Rural | Alkud S |
| 5 | Arewadi | Rural | Arewadi |
| 6 | Banewadi | Rural | Banewadi |
| 7 | Bassappachiwadi | Rural | Bassappachi Wadi |
| 8 | Borgaon | Rural | Borgaon |
| 9 | Chorochi | Rural | Chorochi |
| 10 | Chudekhindi | Rural | Chudekhindi |
| 11 | Deshing | Rural | Deshing |
| 12 | Dhalewadi | Rural | Dhalewadi |
| 13 | Dhalgaon | Rural | Agran Dhulagaon |
| 14 | Dholewadi | Rural | Dholewadi |
| 15 | Dudhebhavi | Rural | Dudhebhavi |
| 16 | Garjewadi | Rural | Garjewadi |
| 17 | Ghatnandre | Rural | Ghatnandare |
| 18 | Ghorpadi | Rural | Ghorpadi |
| 19 | Haroli | Rural | Haroli |
| 20 | Hingangaon | Rural | Hingangaon |
| 21 | Irali | Rural | Irali |
| 22 | Jadhavwadi | Rural | Jadhavwadi |
| 23 | Jakhapur | Rural | Jakhapur |
| 24 | Jambhulwadi | Rural | Jambhulwadi |
| 25 | Jayagavhan | Rural | Jaygavhan |
| 26 | Kadamwadi | Rural | Kadamwadi |
| 27 | Karalhatti | Rural | Karalhutti |
| 28 | Karoli (T) | Rural | Karoli T |
| 29 | Kavathe Mahankal | Urban | Not applicable |
| 30 | Kerewadi | Rural | Kerewadi |
| 31 | Kharshing | Rural | Kharshing |
| 32 | Kokale | Rural | Kokale |
| 33 | Kongnoli | Rural | Kongnoli |
| 34 | Kuchi | Rural | Kuchi |
| 35 | Kuktoli | Rural | Kuktoli |
| 36 | Kundlapur | Rural | Kundlapur |
| 37 | Landagewadi | Rural | Landgewadi |
| 38 | Langarpeth | Rural | Langarpeth |
| 39 | Lonarwadi | Rural | Lonarwadi |
| 40 | Malangaon | Rural | Malangaon |
| 41 | Mhaishal (M) | Rural | Mhaishal M |
| 42 | Moghamwadi | Rural | Moghamwadi |
| 43 | Morgaon | Rural | Morgaon |
| 44 | Nagaj | Rural | Nagaj |
| 45 | Nangole | Rural | Nangole |
| 46 | Nimaj | Rural | Nimaj |
| 47 | Pimpalwadi | Rural | Pimpalwadi |
| 48 | Rampurwadi | Rural | Rampurwadi |
| 49 | Ranjani | Rural | Ranjani |
| 50 | Raywadi | Rural | Raiwadi |
| 51 | Sarati | Rural | Sarati |
| 52 | Shelkewadi | Rural | Shelkewadi |
| 53 | Shindewadi (Hi) | Rural | Shindewadi H |
| 54 | Shindewadi Gho | Rural | Shindewadi G |
| 55 | Shirdhon | Rural | Shirdhon |
| 56 | Thabadewadi | Rural | Thabadewadi |
| 57 | Tisangi | Rural | Tisangi |
| 58 | Vithurayachi Wadi | Rural | Vithurayachi Wadi |
| 59 | Wagholi | Rural | Wagholi |
| 60 | Zurewadi | Rural | Zurewadi |
Population of Kavathemahankal Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Kavathemahankal Tehsil has a total population of 1,52,327 people, consisting of 77,615 males and 74,712 females. There are 32,275 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 210 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,52,327 | 1,52,327 | 0 |
| Male Population | 77,615 | 77,615 | 0 |
| Female Population | 74,712 | 74,712 | 0 |
| Total Households | 32,275 | 32,275 | 0 |
| Population Density | 210 / km² | 210 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 1,06,129 literate people and 17,251 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 20,293 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 348 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 17,251 | 17,251 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 1,06,129 | 1,06,129 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 46,198 | 46,198 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 20,293 | 20,293 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 348 | 348 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.