Rethare Harnaksha - Walwa, Sangli

Rethare Harnaksha is a village situated in the Walwa tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Uran Islampur and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Rethre Harnaksh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rethare Harnaksha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rethare Harnaksha is 568331. The village covers a total geographical area of 1677 hectares and falls under the 415302 pincode. Uran Islampur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Rethare Harnaksha

As per Census 2011, Rethare Harnaksha village has a total population of 6,976 people, consisting of 3,609 males and 3,367 females. The village has 1,466 households and a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males. There are 728 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,316 literate and 1,660 illiterate residents. Additionally, 823 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 42 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Rethare Harnaksha are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population6,9763,6093,367
Child Population (0–6 yrs)728393335
Scheduled Castes (SC)823418405
Scheduled Tribes (ST)422220
Literate Population5,3162,9332,383
Illiterate Population1,660676984

Nearby Villages of Rethare Harnaksha

Rethare Harnaksha 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)
BanewadiSouth-East1.87 km
BichudNorth-West2.35 km
KharatwadiSouth-West2.56 km
DudhariNorth-East2.64 km
GaundwadiEast2.93 km
SatapewadiSouth-East3.53 km
BhavaninagarNorth3.68 km
BaheSouth-West3.68 km
TakariEast3.80 km
ShirateWest3.84 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rethare Harnaksha

Rethare Harnaksha 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 40.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uran Islampur to Rethare Harnaksha is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Rethare Harnaksha is about 66 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 Rethare Harnaksha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Rethare Harnaksha

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Rethare Harnaksha 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 Rethare Harnaksha

Where is Rethare Harnaksha located?

Rethare Harnaksha village is located in Walwa Tehsil, Sangli district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rethare Harnaksha?

The Gram Panchayat of Rethare Harnaksha is Rethre Harnaksh.

What is the pincode of Rethare Harnaksha?

The pincode of Rethare Harnaksha is 415302.

What is the population of Rethare Harnaksha?

Rethare Harnaksha has a total population of 6,976, including 3,609 males and 3,367 females.

How many households are there in Rethare Harnaksha?

There are 1,466 households in Rethare Harnaksha.

What is the literacy rate in Rethare Harnaksha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rethare Harnaksha is 76.20%. Male literacy is 81.27% and female literacy is 70.78%.