Zapwadi - Nevasa, Ahilyanagar

Zapwadi is a village situated in the Nevasa tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 37 km from Nevasa and around 45 km from Ahmadnagar. Zapwadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Zapwadi is 557775. The village covers a total geographical area of 604.86 hectares and falls under the 414607 pincode. Ahmadnagar is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Zapwadi

As per Census 2011, Zapwadi village has a total population of 2,230 people, consisting of 1,147 males and 1,083 females. The village has 417 households and a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males. There are 344 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,547 literate and 683 illiterate residents. Additionally, 265 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 18 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2301,1471,083
Child Population (0–6 yrs)344187157
Scheduled Castes (SC)265132133
Scheduled Tribes (ST)18108
Literate Population1,547859688
Illiterate Population683288395

Nearby Villages of Zapwadi

Zapwadi 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)
GhodegaonEast1.78 km
PanaswadiNorth-West2.97 km
LohgaonSouth-West3.10 km
MorgavhanEast4.14 km
MandegavhanSouth-East4.32 km
ShinganapurNorth4.59 km
LoharwadiEast5.56 km
KangoniNorth5.63 km
HingoniNorth6.19 km
BarhanpurNorth-East6.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Zapwadi

Zapwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vambori, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.6 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 Ahmadnagar to Zapwadi is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Zapwadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Zapwadi

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

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

FAQs about Zapwadi

Where is Zapwadi located?

Zapwadi village is located in Nevasa Tehsil, Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Zapwadi?

Zapwadi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Zapwadi?

The pincode of Zapwadi is 414607.

What is the population of Zapwadi?

Zapwadi has a total population of 2,230, including 1,147 males and 1,083 females.

How many households are there in Zapwadi?

There are 417 households in Zapwadi.

What is the literacy rate in Zapwadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Zapwadi is 69.37%. Male literacy is 74.89% and female literacy is 63.53%.