Jakhapur - Kavathemahankal, Sangli

Jakhapur is a village situated in the Kavathemahankal tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kavathemahankal and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Jakhapur village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jakhapur is 568781. The village covers a total geographical area of 990 hectares and falls under the 416405 pincode. Sangli Miraj Kupwad is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

Jakhapur 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 Jakhapur

According to the 2011 Census, Jakhapur village had a total population of 2,047 people, including 994 males and 1,053 females, living in 444 households. The sex ratio was 1,059 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.41%, with male literacy at 88.69% and female literacy at 72.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 538.

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

Nearby Villages of Jakhapur

Jakhapur 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 Jakhapur

Jakhapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Langarpeth, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangli Miraj Kupwad to Jakhapur is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Jakhapur is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jakhapur

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

Health Facilities in Jakhapur

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

FAQs about Jakhapur