Munjwad - Baglan, Nashik

Munjwad is a village situated in the Baglan tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Satana and around 89 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Manjawad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Munjwad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Munjwad is 550137. The village covers a total geographical area of 873.4 hectares and falls under the 423301 pincode. Satana is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Munjwad

As per Census 2011, Munjwad village has a total population of 5,244 people, consisting of 2,699 males and 2,545 females. The village has 1,136 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 654 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,918 literate and 1,326 illiterate residents. Additionally, 289 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 867 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,2442,6992,545
Child Population (0–6 yrs)654348306
Scheduled Castes (SC)289142147
Scheduled Tribes (ST)867439428
Literate Population3,9182,1411,777
Illiterate Population1,326558768

Nearby Villages of Munjwad

Munjwad 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)
AundaneEast1.44 km
KhamtaneSouth2.61 km
June NirpurSouth-West2.63 km
ChaundhaneNorth-West2.73 km
More NagarSouth3.28 km
Nave NirpurWest3.31 km
TarsaliNorth3.34 km
Malegaon TilwanSouth-East3.61 km
KautikpadaNorth-East3.78 km
BhakshiEast4.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Munjwad

Munjwad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Summit, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Satana to Munjwad is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Munjwad is about 89 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Munjwad

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

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

Health Facilities in Munjwad

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Munjwad 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 Munjwad

Where is Munjwad located?

Munjwad village is located in Baglan Tehsil, Nashik district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Munjwad?

The Gram Panchayat of Munjwad is Manjawad.

What is the pincode of Munjwad?

The pincode of Munjwad is 423301.

What is the population of Munjwad?

Munjwad has a total population of 5,244, including 2,699 males and 2,545 females.

How many households are there in Munjwad?

There are 1,136 households in Munjwad.

What is the literacy rate in Munjwad?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Munjwad is 74.71%. Male literacy is 79.33% and female literacy is 69.82%.