Fangulgavhan - Igatpuri, Nashik

Fangulgavhan is a village situated in the Igatpuri tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Igatpuri and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Fangulgavhan village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Fangulgavhan is 551094. The village covers a total geographical area of 449 hectares and falls under the 422403 pincode. Igatpuri is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Fangulgavhan 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 Fangulgavhan

According to the 2011 Census, Fangulgavhan village had a total population of 1,531 people, including 790 males and 741 females, living in 256 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.46%, with male literacy at 95.07% and female literacy at 67.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 91, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Fangulgavhan

Fangulgavhan 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 Fangulgavhan

Fangulgavhan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Igatpuri, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Igatpuri to Fangulgavhan is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Fangulgavhan is about 50 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 Fangulgavhan

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

Health Facilities in Fangulgavhan

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

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