Awal Khed

Awal Khed is a village located in Igatpuri tehsil of Nashik district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter Igatpuri (tehsildar office) and 48km away from district headquarter Nashik. As per 2009 stats, Awalkhed is the gram panchayat of Awal Khed village.

Here you can discover what makes Awal Khed unique in its vibrant Igatpuri-Nashik region. You’ll see Awal Khed’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Awal Khed

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Awal Khed is 551084. The village spans a total geographical area of 725 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 422403. Igatpuri is nearest town to Awal Khed village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

When it comes to local governance, Awal Khed village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Igatpuri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Nashik Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Awal Khed

Population of Awal Khed

According to the 2011 Census, Awal Khed has a total population of about 1,119, with approximately 572 males and 547 females. The sex ratio is around 956 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 216 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 130 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 989. The overall literacy rate is approximately 53.89%, with male literacy at about 61.71% and female literacy near 45.70%. There are around 213 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Awal Khed's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Awal Khed

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Awal Khed. As per the 2011 stats, Awal Khed had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Awal Khed

Knowing the nearby villages of Awal Khed helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Awal Khed.

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