Gavhan - Shegaon, Buldhana

Gavhan is a village situated in the Shegaon tehsil of Buldhana district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from Shegaon and around 65 km from Buldana. Gavan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gavhan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gavhan is 528467. The village covers a total geographical area of 639.78 hectares and falls under the 444303 pincode. Shegaon is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Gavhan

As per Census 2011, Gavhan village has a total population of 1,444 people, consisting of 741 males and 703 females. The village has 342 households and a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males. There are 167 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,163 literate and 281 illiterate residents. Additionally, 380 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 69 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gavhan

Gavhan 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 Gavhan

Public transport in the Gavhan is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is S K Nagjihari, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shegaon to Gavhan is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Buldana to Gavhan is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gavhan

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

Health Facilities in Gavhan

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

FAQs about Gavhan