Lalwadi - Kandhar, Nanded

Lalwadi is a village situated in the Kandhar tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kandhar and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Lalwadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lalwadi is 545322. The village covers a total geographical area of 252 hectares and falls under the 431714 pincode. Kandhar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Lalwadi

As per Census 2011, Lalwadi village has a total population of 841 people, consisting of 436 males and 405 females. The village has 165 households and a sex ratio of 928 females per 1,000 males. There are 115 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 559 literate and 282 illiterate residents. Additionally, 57 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Lalwadi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population841436405
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1156748
Scheduled Castes (SC)572928
Literate Population559313246
Illiterate Population282123159

Nearby Villages of Lalwadi

Lalwadi 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)
ImamwadiWest1.26 km
GulabwadiEast1.26 km
ShekapurSouth1.68 km
TalyachiwadiSouth-West1.95 km
BalantwadiNorth-West2.22 km
BijewadiSouth-East2.36 km
SangamwadiSouth-West2.61 km
BahadarpuraEast2.79 km
GhodajWest3.69 km
JangamwadiEast4.70 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lalwadi

Public transport in the Lalwadi is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Wanegaon, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.7 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 Kandhar to Lalwadi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Lalwadi is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lalwadi

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

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

Health Facilities in Lalwadi

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

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

FAQs about Lalwadi

Where is Lalwadi located?

Lalwadi village is located in Kandhar Tehsil, Nanded district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lalwadi?

Lalwadi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Lalwadi?

The pincode of Lalwadi is 431714.

What is the population of Lalwadi?

Lalwadi has a total population of 841, including 436 males and 405 females.

How many households are there in Lalwadi?

There are 165 households in Lalwadi.

What is the literacy rate in Lalwadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lalwadi is 66.47%. Male literacy is 71.79% and female literacy is 60.74%.