Awandi

Awandi is a village located in Ajra tehsil of Kolhapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Ajra (tehsildar office) and 103km away from district headquarter Kolhapur. As per 2009 stats, Avandi is the gram panchayat of Awandi village.

Here you can discover what makes Awandi unique in its vibrant Ajra-Kolhapur region. You’ll see Awandi’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Awandi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Awandi is 567920. The village spans a total geographical area of 1288 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 416505. Gadhinglaj is nearest town to Awandi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 21km away.

When it comes to local governance, Awandi village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Radhanagari Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kolhapur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Awandi

Population of Awandi

According to the 2011 Census, Awandi has a total population of about 281, with approximately 148 males and 133 females. The sex ratio is around 898 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 41 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 53.38%, with male literacy at about 59.46% and female literacy near 46.62%. There are around 54 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Awandi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Awandi

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Awandi. As per the 2011 stats, Awandi had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Awandi

Knowing the nearby villages of Awandi helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Awandi.

Frequently Asked Questions about Awandi