Deswandi - Rahuri, Ahilyanagar

Deswandi is a village situated in the Rahuri tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from Rahuri and around 42 km from Ahmadnagar. Desvandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Deswandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Deswandi is 558247. The village covers a total geographical area of 226 hectares and falls under the 413706 pincode. Rahuri is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Deswandi

According to the 2011 Census, Deswandi village had a total population of 2,453 people, including 1,281 males and 1,172 females, living in 495 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.87%, with male literacy at 93.22% and female literacy at 80.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 415, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 72.

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

Nearby Villages of Deswandi

Deswandi 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 Deswandi

Deswandi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rahuri, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rahuri to Deswandi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ahmadnagar to Deswandi is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Deswandi

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

Health Facilities in Deswandi

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

FAQs about Deswandi