Durgwada - Murtijapur, Akola

Durgwada is a village situated in the Murtijapur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murtijapur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Durgwada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Durgwada is 530180. The village covers a total geographical area of 970 hectares and falls under the 444107 pincode. Murtijapur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Durgwada

According to the 2011 Census, Durgwada village had a total population of 1,346 people, including 720 males and 626 females, living in 372 households. The sex ratio was 869 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.64%, with male literacy at 92.32% and female literacy at 78.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 493, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Durgwada

Durgwada 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 Durgwada

Durgwada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mana, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murtijapur to Durgwada is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Durgwada is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Durgwada

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

Health Facilities in Durgwada

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

FAQs about Durgwada