Gangave - Chandvad, Nashik

Gangave is a village situated in the Chandvad tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandvad and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Gangave village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangave is 550500. The village covers a total geographical area of 579.85 hectares and falls under the 423101 pincode. Manmad is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Gangave

According to the 2011 Census, Gangave village had a total population of 1,473 people, including 750 males and 723 females, living in 329 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.71%, with male literacy at 92.51% and female literacy at 78.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 200, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 173.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangave

Gangave 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Gangave

Gangave 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 50.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manmad to Gangave is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Gangave is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gangave

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

Health Facilities in Gangave

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

FAQs about Gangave