Panghavan - Vaijapur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Panghavan is a village situated in the Vaijapur tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from Vaijapur and around 65 km from Aurangabad. Pangavan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panghavan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panghavan is 549095. The village covers a total geographical area of 651.69 hectares and falls under the 423701 pincode. Vaijapur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Panghavan 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 Panghavan

According to the 2011 Census, Panghavan village had a total population of 1,233 people, including 652 males and 581 females, living in 282 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.56%, with male literacy at 88.52% and female literacy at 67.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 130, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 31.

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

Nearby Villages of Panghavan

Panghavan 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 Panghavan

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Panghavan. The nearest railway station is Rotegaon, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vaijapur to Panghavan is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Panghavan 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 Panghavan

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

Health Facilities in Panghavan

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

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