Anji - Kinwat, Nanded

Anji is a village situated in the Kinwat tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kinwat and around 165 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Aanji serves as the Village Panchayat for Anji village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Anji is 544265. The village covers a total geographical area of 391.5 hectares and falls under the 431804 pincode. Kinwat is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Anji

According to the 2011 Census, Anji village had a total population of 377 people, including 189 males and 188 females, living in 92 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.99%, with male literacy at 79.25% and female literacy at 48.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 60, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 141.

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 Population377189188
Child Population (0–6 yrs)663036
Scheduled Castes (SC)603030
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1417368
Literate Population19912673
Illiterate Population17863115

Nearby Villages of Anji

Anji 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)
PandharaSouth-East1.86 km
DigrasWest2.46 km
MalborgaonEast2.77 km
WalturWest4.65 km
KanakwadiEast5.60 km
Soit (m)West5.74 km
Maregaon (v)East5.86 km
GhadoliWest5.96 km
MohpurNorth-West6.00 km
AsoliSouth-East6.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Anji

Anji is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kinwat, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kinwat to Anji is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Anji is about 165 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Anji

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Anji

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

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

FAQs about Anji

Where is Anji located?

Anji village is located in Kinwat Tehsil, Nanded district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Anji?

The Village Panchayat of Anji is Aanji.

What is the pincode of Anji?

The pincode of Anji is 431804.

What is the population of Anji?

Anji had a total population of 377, including 189 males and 188 females.

How many households are there in Anji?

Anji had 92 households.

What is the literacy rate in Anji?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Anji was 63.99%. Male literacy was 79.25% and female literacy was 48.03%.