Thakarwadi - Akole, Ahilyanagar

Thakarwadi is a village situated in the Akole tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from Akola and around 132 km from Ahmadnagar. Lingdev serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thakarwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thakarwadi is 557264. The village covers a total geographical area of 528 hectares and falls under the 422601 pincode. Sangamner is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

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

Population of Thakarwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Thakarwadi village had a total population of 698 people, including 337 males and 361 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 1,071 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.93%, with male literacy at 75.61% and female literacy at 47.44%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 437.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population698337361
Child Population (0–6 yrs)995049
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)437213224
Literate Population365217148
Illiterate Population333120213

Nearby Villages of Thakarwadi

Thakarwadi 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)
SherewadiWest2.09 km
Pimpalgaon KhandNorth-West2.52 km
ShirasgaonNorth-East2.56 km
LingdevEast2.80 km
WaghapurSouth3.18 km
DhupeEast3.56 km
DhagewadiWest3.71 km
SawarcholNorth3.79 km
ShidawadNorth4.39 km
BoriSouth-West4.67 km

Transport and Connectivity of Thakarwadi

Thakarwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lahavit, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangamner to Thakarwadi is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ahmadnagar to Thakarwadi is about 132 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thakarwadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Thakarwadi

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

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

FAQs about Thakarwadi

Where is Thakarwadi located?

Thakarwadi village is located in Akole Tehsil, Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Thakarwadi?

The Gram Panchayat of Thakarwadi is Lingdev.

What is the pincode of Thakarwadi?

The pincode of Thakarwadi is 422601.

What is the population of Thakarwadi?

Thakarwadi had a total population of 698, including 337 males and 361 females.

How many households are there in Thakarwadi?

Thakarwadi had 131 households.

What is the literacy rate in Thakarwadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thakarwadi was 60.93%. Male literacy was 75.61% and female literacy was 47.44%.