Gavhande - Igatpuri, Nashik

Gavhande is a village situated in the Igatpuri tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Igatpuri and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Kurungwadi serves as the Village Panchayat for Gavhande village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gavhande is 551103. The village covers a total geographical area of 589 hectares and falls under the 422403 pincode. Igatpuri is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Gavhande 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 Gavhande

According to the 2011 Census, Gavhande village had a total population of 701 people, including 351 males and 350 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.50%, with male literacy at 73.36% and female literacy at 40.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 25, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 676.

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

Nearby Villages of Gavhande

Gavhande 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 Gavhande

Gavhande is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Igatpuri, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Igatpuri to Gavhande is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Gavhande is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gavhande

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

Health Facilities in Gavhande

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

FAQs about Gavhande