Gavhane - Sindkhede, Dhule

Gavhane is a village situated in the Sindkhede tehsil of Dhule district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sindkhede and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Dhule. Gavhane village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gavhane is 526171. The village covers a total geographical area of 439.15 hectares and falls under the 425404 pincode. Shirpur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Gavhane

According to the 2011 Census, Gavhane village had a total population of 1,185 people, including 596 males and 589 females, living in 272 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.07%, with male literacy at 89.08% and female literacy at 77.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 60, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 129.

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

Nearby Villages of Gavhane

Gavhane 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 Gavhane

Gavhane is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nardana, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shirpur to Gavhane is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhule to Gavhane is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gavhane

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

Health Facilities in Gavhane

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

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