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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Gavhande village has a total population of 701 people, consisting of 351 males and 350 females. The village has 104 households and a sex ratio of 997 females per 1,000 males. There are 147 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 313 literate and 388 illiterate residents. Additionally, 25 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 676 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gavhande are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population701351350
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1477770
Scheduled Castes (SC)251114
Scheduled Tribes (ST)676340336
Literate Population313201112
Illiterate Population388150238

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Bhavli KhNorth-West2.23 km
ManwedheWest2.51 km
KurungwadiSouth-East2.61 km
JamundeSouth-West2.68 km
KalusteNorth-East3.41 km
NirpanEast4.17 km
BorliWest4.27 km
Nandgaon SadoNorth-West4.94 km
BharwajNorth-East5.69 km
AmbewadiEast5.85 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gavhande

Where is Gavhande located?

Gavhande village is located in Igatpuri Tehsil, Nashik district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gavhande?

The Gram Panchayat of Gavhande is Kurungwadi.

What is the pincode of Gavhande?

The pincode of Gavhande is 422403.

What is the population of Gavhande?

Gavhande has a total population of 701, including 351 males and 350 females.

How many households are there in Gavhande?

There are 104 households in Gavhande.

What is the literacy rate in Gavhande?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gavhande is 44.65%. Male literacy is 57.26% and female literacy is 32.00%.