Masalwadi - Shrigonda, Ahilyanagar

Masalwadi is a village situated in the Shrigonda tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from Shrigonda and around 60 km from Ahmadnagar. Vangadari serves as the Village Panchayat for Masalwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masalwadi is 558494. The village covers a total geographical area of 237.71 hectares and falls under the 413726 pincode. Shrigonda is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Masalwadi 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 Masalwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Masalwadi village had a total population of 808 people, including 413 males and 395 females, living in 163 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.73%, with male literacy at 84.53% and female literacy at 68.59%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

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

Nearby Villages of Masalwadi

Masalwadi 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 Masalwadi

Masalwadi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shrigonda Road, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shrigonda to Masalwadi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ahmadnagar to Masalwadi is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Masalwadi

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

Health Facilities in Masalwadi

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

FAQs about Masalwadi