Raghunathpurwadi - Vaijapur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Raghunathpurwadi is a village situated in the Vaijapur tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 29 km from Vaijapur and around 56 km from Aurangabad. Raghainathpurwadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raghunathpurwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raghunathpurwadi is 549038. The village covers a total geographical area of 1582.87 hectares and falls under the 431116 pincode. Vaijapur is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Raghunathpurwadi 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 Raghunathpurwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Raghunathpurwadi village had a total population of 808 people, including 405 males and 403 females, living in 157 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.18%, with male literacy at 86.93% and female literacy at 63.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 78.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population808405403
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1115358
Scheduled Castes (SC)783642
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population524306218
Illiterate Population28499185

Nearby Villages of Raghunathpurwadi

Raghunathpurwadi 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)
BorsarSouth3.36 km
KolhiWest4.87 km
BhingiSouth-West4.97 km
ShioorNorth5.46 km
SafiyabadwadiEast5.73 km
AlapurwadiNorth-West6.11 km
NalegaonSouth-East6.19 km
HajipurwadiEast6.36 km
SanjarpurwadiSouth-East6.66 km
BhivgaonSouth6.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Raghunathpurwadi

Raghunathpurwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Parsoda, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vaijapur to Raghunathpurwadi is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Raghunathpurwadi is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raghunathpurwadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Raghunathpurwadi

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

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

FAQs about Raghunathpurwadi

Where is Raghunathpurwadi located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Raghunathpurwadi?

The Gram Panchayat of Raghunathpurwadi is Raghainathpurwadi.

What is the pincode of Raghunathpurwadi?

The pincode of Raghunathpurwadi is 431116.

What is the population of Raghunathpurwadi?

Raghunathpurwadi had a total population of 808, including 405 males and 403 females.

How many households are there in Raghunathpurwadi?

Raghunathpurwadi had 157 households.

What is the literacy rate in Raghunathpurwadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Raghunathpurwadi was 75.18%. Male literacy was 86.93% and female literacy was 63.19%.