Avhana - Bhokardan, Jalna

Avhana is a village situated in the Bhokardan tehsil of Jalna district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhokardan and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Jalna. Avana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Avhana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Avhana is 547333. The village covers a total geographical area of 1509.83 hectares and falls under the 431114 pincode. Bhokardan is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Avhana 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 Avhana

According to the 2011 Census, Avhana village had a total population of 5,126 people, including 2,666 males and 2,460 females, living in 1,039 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.42%, with male literacy at 81.12% and female literacy at 57.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 257, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 63.

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

Nearby Villages of Avhana

Avhana 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 Avhana

Public transport in the Avhana is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badnapur, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhokardan to Avhana is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalna to Avhana is about 73 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 Avhana

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

Health Facilities in Avhana

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

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