Khanapur Tehsil - Sangli, Maharashtra
Khanapur 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. Khanapur is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Kirloskarvadi, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 59.2 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 732 km², including 676.42 km² rural area and 55.27 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1011 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Khanapur Tehsil
Khanapur Tehsil has a total of 68 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 | Ainwadi | Rural | Ainwadi |
| 2 | Alsand | Rural | Alsand |
| 3 | Balvadi (Kha) | Rural | Balvadi (Kha) |
| 4 | Balvadi Bhalvani | Rural | Bilawadi Bha |
| 5 | Bamani | Rural | Bamani |
| 6 | Banurgad | Rural | Banurgad |
| 7 | Benapur | Rural | Benapur |
| 8 | Bhadakewadi | Rural | Bhadkewadi |
| 9 | Bhagyanagar | Rural | Bhagyanagar |
| 10 | Bhalwani | Rural | Bhalwani |
| 11 | Bhambarde | Rural | Bhambharde |
| 12 | Bhendvade | Rural | Rajdhani Bhendwade |
| 13 | Bhikawadi Bk. | Rural | Bhikwadi Bu |
| 14 | Bhood | Rural | Bhood |
| 15 | Chikhalhol | Rural | Chikhalhol |
| 16 | Chinchani (Mangrul) | Rural | Chichani Mangrul |
| 17 | Devikhindi | Rural | Devikhindi |
| 18 | Devnagar | Rural | Devnagar |
| 19 | Dhawaleshwar | Rural | Dhawaleswar |
| 20 | Dhondewadi | Rural | Dhondewadi |
| 21 | Dhondgewadi | Rural | Dhondgewadi |
| 22 | Gardi | Rural | Gardi |
| 23 | Ghadgewadi | Rural | Kurli |
| 24 | Ghanwad | Rural | Ghanwad |
| 25 | Ghoti Bk | Rural | Ghoti Budruk |
| 26 | Ghoti Kh | Rural | Ghotiv Kh |
| 27 | Gorewadi | Rural | Gorewadi |
| 28 | Hingangade | Rural | Hingangade |
| 29 | Hivare | Rural | Hivare |
| 30 | Jadhavnagar | Rural | Jadhavnagar |
| 31 | Jadhavwadi | Rural | Jadhavwadi |
| 32 | Jakhinwadi | Rural | Jakhinwadi |
| 33 | Jondhalkhindi | Rural | Jondhalkhindi |
| 34 | Kalambi | Rural | Kalambi |
| 35 | Kamlapur | Rural | Kamalapur |
| 36 | Karanje | Rural | Karanje |
| 37 | Karve | Rural | Karve |
| 38 | Khambale Bhalvani | Rural | Khambhale Bh |
| 39 | Khanapur | Urban | Not applicable |
| 40 | Kurli | Rural | Kurli |
| 41 | Kusbavade | Rural | Palshi |
| 42 | Lengre | Rural | Lengre |
| 43 | Madhalmuthi | Rural | Madalmuthi |
| 44 | Mahuli | Rural | Mahuli |
| 45 | Mangrul | Rural | Mangrul |
| 46 | Menganwadi | Rural | Menganwadi |
| 47 | Mohi | Rural | Mohi |
| 48 | Nagewadi | Rural | Nagewadi |
| 49 | Palashi | Rural | Palshi |
| 50 | Panchlingnagar | Rural | Panchshilnagar |
| 51 | Pare | Rural | Pare |
| 52 | Posewadi | Rural | Posewadi |
| 53 | Ramnagar | Rural | Mulanwadi |
| 54 | Renavi | Rural | Renavi |
| 55 | Rewangaon | Rural | Rewengaon |
| 56 | Salshinge | Rural | Salshinge |
| 57 | Sangole | Rural | Sangole |
| 58 | Shendgewadi | Rural | Shendgewadi |
| 59 | Sultangade | Rural | Sultangade |
| 60 | Tadachiwadi | Rural | Tadachiwadi |
| 61 | Tandalgaon | Rural | Tandalgaon |
| 62 | Valuj | Rural | Valuj |
| 63 | Vasumbe | Rural | Vasumbe |
| 64 | Vejegaon | Rural | Vejegaon |
| 65 | Vita | Urban | Not applicable |
| 66 | Vita Purv | Urban | Not applicable |
| 67 | Walkhad | Rural | Valkhad |
| 68 | Wazar | Rural | Wajar |
Population of Khanapur Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Khanapur Tehsil has a total population of 1,70,214 people, consisting of 84,623 males and 85,591 females. There are 38,109 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 233 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,70,214 | 1,21,925 | 48,289 |
| Male Population | 84,623 | 59,931 | 24,692 |
| Female Population | 85,591 | 61,994 | 23,597 |
| Total Households | 38,109 | 27,781 | 10,328 |
| Population Density | 233 / km² | 180 / km² | 874 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 1,25,205 literate people and 17,943 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 22,826 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 925 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) | 17,943 | 12,622 | 5,321 |
| Literate Population | 1,25,205 | 87,706 | 37,499 |
| Illiterate Population | 45,009 | 34,219 | 10,790 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 22,826 | 16,198 | 6,628 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 925 | 523 | 402 |
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.