Uswad - Chandvad, Nashik

Uswad is a village situated in the Chandvad tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandvad and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Uswad village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uswad is 550463. The village covers a total geographical area of 1246 hectares and falls under the 423104 pincode. Manmad is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Uswad 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 Uswad

According to the 2011 Census, Uswad village had a total population of 3,138 people, including 1,647 males and 1,491 females, living in 613 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.11%, with male literacy at 88.86% and female literacy at 70.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 489, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 278.

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

Nearby Villages of Uswad

Uswad 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 Uswad

Public transport in the Uswad 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 57.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manmad to Uswad is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Uswad is about 73 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 Uswad

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

Health Facilities in Uswad

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

FAQs about Uswad