Awal Khed - Igatpuri, Nashik

Awal Khed is a village situated in the Igatpuri tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Igatpuri and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Awalkhed serves as the Village Panchayat for Awal Khed village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Awal Khed is 551084. The village covers a total geographical area of 725 hectares and falls under the 422402 pincode. Igatpuri is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Awal Khed

According to the 2011 Census, Awal Khed village had a total population of 1,119 people, including 572 males and 547 females, living in 213 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.78%, with male literacy at 75.59% and female literacy at 57.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 130, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 989.

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

Nearby Villages of Awal Khed

Awal Khed 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 Awal Khed

Awal Khed is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Block And Catch Siding Cabine No.2, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Igatpuri to Awal Khed is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Awal Khed is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Awal Khed

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

Health Facilities in Awal Khed

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

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