Lagadwadi - Shrigonda, Ahilyanagar

Lagadwadi is a village situated in the Shrigonda tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 27 km from Shrigonda and around 35 km from Ahmadnagar. Kolgaon serves as the Village Panchayat for Lagadwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lagadwadi is 558433. The village covers a total geographical area of 645 hectares and falls under the 413728 pincode. Shrigonda is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Lagadwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Lagadwadi village had a total population of 617 people, including 340 males and 277 females, living in 118 households. The sex ratio was 815 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.92%, with male literacy at 90.33% and female literacy at 80.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 44.

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 Population617340277
Child Population (0–6 yrs)704030
Scheduled Castes (SC)110
Scheduled Tribes (ST)442618
Literate Population470271199
Illiterate Population1476978

Nearby Villages of Lagadwadi

Lagadwadi 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)
MungusgaonNorth-West2.12 km
PandharewadiNorth-East3.15 km
KolgaonSouth-East4.21 km
SuregaonNorth4.60 km
VisapurNorth-West5.09 km
Pimpalgaon PisaSouth-West5.10 km
BhapkarwadiEast5.16 km
VethekarwadiNorth-East5.51 km
GhutewadiNorth7.31 km
ChambhurdiNorth-West7.71 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lagadwadi

Lagadwadi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Visapur, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.6 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 Shrigonda to Lagadwadi is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ahmadnagar to Lagadwadi is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lagadwadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Lagadwadi

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

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

FAQs about Lagadwadi

Where is Lagadwadi located?

Lagadwadi village is located in Shrigonda Tehsil, Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Lagadwadi?

The Village Panchayat of Lagadwadi is Kolgaon.

What is the pincode of Lagadwadi?

The pincode of Lagadwadi is 413728.

What is the population of Lagadwadi?

Lagadwadi had a total population of 617, including 340 males and 277 females.

How many households are there in Lagadwadi?

Lagadwadi had 118 households.

What is the literacy rate in Lagadwadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lagadwadi was 85.92%. Male literacy was 90.33% and female literacy was 80.57%.