Aawandhi - Kamptee, Nagpur

Aawandhi is a village situated in the Kamptee tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kamptee and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Aawandhi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aawandhi is 535761. The village covers a total geographical area of 704.72 hectares and falls under the 441401 pincode. Kamptee is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Aawandhi

According to the 2011 Census, Aawandhi village had a total population of 965 people, including 490 males and 475 females, living in 215 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.62%, with male literacy at 89.33% and female literacy at 79.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 247, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population965490475
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1265967
Scheduled Castes (SC)247126121
Scheduled Tribes (ST)321
Literate Population710385325
Illiterate Population255105150

Nearby Villages of Aawandhi

Aawandhi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BhowariSouth-East2.01 km
LihigaonWest2.89 km
NeriNorth-East3.27 km
SawaliSouth3.86 km
GadaNorth-West3.98 km
GumthalaSouth-East4.04 km
MahalgaonSouth-West4.25 km
UngaonNorth-East4.45 km
ShirpurWest5.01 km
DhargaonWest5.50 km

Transport and Connectivity of Aawandhi

Aawandhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dighori Buzurg, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamptee to Aawandhi is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Aawandhi is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aawandhi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Aawandhi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Aawandhi

Where is Aawandhi located?

Aawandhi village is located in Kamptee Tehsil, Nagpur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Aawandhi?

Aawandhi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Aawandhi?

The pincode of Aawandhi is 441401.

What is the population of Aawandhi?

Aawandhi had a total population of 965, including 490 males and 475 females.

How many households are there in Aawandhi?

Aawandhi had 215 households.

What is the literacy rate in Aawandhi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Aawandhi was 84.62%. Male literacy was 89.33% and female literacy was 79.66%.