Anwa - Bhokardan, Jalna

Anwa is a village situated in the Bhokardan tehsil of Jalna district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhokardan and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Jalna. Anwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Anwa is 547278. The village covers a total geographical area of 1275.15 hectares and falls under the 431114 pincode. Bhokardan is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Anwa

According to the 2011 Census, Anwa village had a total population of 5,656 people, including 2,948 males and 2,708 females, living in 1,159 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.48%, with male literacy at 87.15% and female literacy at 64.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 358, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 279.

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

Nearby Villages of Anwa

Anwa 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 Anwa

Anwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jamner, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhokardan to Anwa is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalna to Anwa 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 Anwa

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

Health Facilities in Anwa

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

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