Awwalgaon - Vaijapur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Awwalgaon is a village situated in the Vaijapur tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from Vaijapur and around 75 km from Aurangabad. Avvalgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Awwalgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Awwalgaon is 549172. The village covers a total geographical area of 936.76 hectares and falls under the 423701 pincode. Vaijapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Awwalgaon

As per Census 2011, Awwalgaon village has a total population of 1,212 people, consisting of 609 males and 603 females. The village has 266 households and a sex ratio of 990 females per 1,000 males. There are 179 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 713 literate and 499 illiterate residents. Additionally, 263 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 322 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,212609603
Child Population (0–6 yrs)17910178
Scheduled Castes (SC)263137126
Scheduled Tribes (ST)322149173
Literate Population713394319
Illiterate Population499215284

Nearby Villages of Awwalgaon

Awwalgaon 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)
HamrapurSouth-East1.48 km
NagamthanWest2.10 km
BajathanSouth-East3.72 km
Gadhe PimpalgaonEast4.74 km
ChenduphalSouth-East4.88 km
ChandegaonNorth-West5.70 km
GhogargaonSouth6.14 km
Mali GhogargaonNorth-East6.23 km
KhanapurWest6.23 km
BhamathanSouth-West6.25 km

Transport and Connectivity of Awwalgaon

Public transport in the Awwalgaon is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nipani Vadgaon, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.9 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 Vaijapur to Awwalgaon is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Awwalgaon is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Awwalgaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Awwalgaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Awwalgaon

Where is Awwalgaon located?

Awwalgaon village is located in Vaijapur Tehsil, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Awwalgaon?

The Gram Panchayat of Awwalgaon is Avvalgaon.

What is the pincode of Awwalgaon?

The pincode of Awwalgaon is 423701.

What is the population of Awwalgaon?

Awwalgaon has a total population of 1,212, including 609 males and 603 females.

How many households are there in Awwalgaon?

There are 266 households in Awwalgaon.

What is the literacy rate in Awwalgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Awwalgaon is 58.83%. Male literacy is 64.70% and female literacy is 52.90%.