Ajanad - Shirpur, Dhule

Ajanad is a village situated in the Shirpur tehsil of Dhule district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirpur and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Dhule. Ajnad serves as the Village Panchayat for Ajanad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ajanad is 526084. The village covers a total geographical area of 1750.28 hectares and falls under the 425405 pincode. Shirpur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Ajanad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Ajanad

According to the 2011 Census, Ajanad village had a total population of 3,598 people, including 1,881 males and 1,717 females, living in 694 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.65%, with male literacy at 79.50% and female literacy at 56.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 304, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 479.

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

Nearby Villages of Ajanad

Ajanad 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 Ajanad

Ajanad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Padse, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shirpur to Ajanad is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhule to Ajanad 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 Ajanad

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

Health Facilities in Ajanad

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

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