Honwadaj - Mukhed, Nanded

Honwadaj is a village situated in the Mukhed tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mukhed and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Honwadaj village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Honwadaj is 545487. The village covers a total geographical area of 1081 hectares and falls under the 431715 pincode. Mukhed is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Honwadaj

As per Census 2011, Honwadaj village has a total population of 3,662 people, consisting of 1,931 males and 1,731 females. The village has 774 households and a sex ratio of 896 females per 1,000 males. There are 533 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,128 literate and 1,534 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,225 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 246 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,6621,9311,731
Child Population (0–6 yrs)533301232
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,225643582
Scheduled Tribes (ST)246119127
Literate Population2,1281,272856
Illiterate Population1,534659875

Nearby Villages of Honwadaj

Honwadaj 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)
GadgyalwadiWest2.10 km
AkhargaSouth-West2.48 km
TandliNorth-East2.70 km
JambhaliEast2.77 km
PalaswadiSouth-East2.85 km
UmardariNorth3.67 km
KamlewadiWest4.10 km
KerurEast4.43 km
BhagnurwadiNorth-East4.62 km
RathodwadiSouth-West4.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Honwadaj

Honwadaj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Udgir, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mukhed to Honwadaj is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Honwadaj is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Honwadaj

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Honwadaj

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

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

FAQs about Honwadaj

Where is Honwadaj located?

Honwadaj village is located in Mukhed Tehsil, Nanded district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Honwadaj?

Honwadaj is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Honwadaj?

The pincode of Honwadaj is 431715.

What is the population of Honwadaj?

Honwadaj has a total population of 3,662, including 1,931 males and 1,731 females.

How many households are there in Honwadaj?

There are 774 households in Honwadaj.

What is the literacy rate in Honwadaj?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Honwadaj is 58.11%. Male literacy is 65.87% and female literacy is 49.45%.