Hingangaon - Kavathemahankal, Sangli

Hingangaon is a village situated in the Kavathemahankal tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kavathemahankal and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Hingangaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hingangaon is 568809. The village covers a total geographical area of 1577 hectares and falls under the 416405 pincode. Sangli Miraj Kupwad is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Hingangaon

As per Census 2011, Hingangaon village has a total population of 4,832 people, consisting of 2,417 males and 2,415 females. The village has 1,035 households and a sex ratio of 999 females per 1,000 males. There are 455 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,648 literate and 1,184 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,215 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 13 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Hingangaon are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,8322,4172,415
Child Population (0–6 yrs)455249206
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,215583632
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1376
Literate Population3,6481,9751,673
Illiterate Population1,184442742

Nearby Villages of Hingangaon

Hingangaon 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)
Vithurayachi WadiNorth-East4.21 km
Karoli (t)South-East4.41 km
ZurewadiNorth5.18 km
MorgaonWest6.14 km
SaratiSouth-East6.39 km
PimpalwadiNorth-East6.63 km
KuktoliSouth-West6.77 km
BanewadiSouth-West7.43 km
ThabadewadiNorth-East7.58 km
LandagewadiNorth-West7.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hingangaon

Hingangaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Agran Dhulgaon, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangli Miraj Kupwad to Hingangaon is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Hingangaon is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hingangaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Hingangaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Hingangaon

Where is Hingangaon located?

Hingangaon village is located in Kavathemahankal Tehsil, Sangli district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hingangaon?

Hingangaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Hingangaon?

The pincode of Hingangaon is 416405.

What is the population of Hingangaon?

Hingangaon has a total population of 4,832, including 2,417 males and 2,415 females.

How many households are there in Hingangaon?

There are 1,035 households in Hingangaon.

What is the literacy rate in Hingangaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hingangaon is 75.50%. Male literacy is 81.71% and female literacy is 69.28%.