Kawanai - Igatpuri, Nashik

Kawanai is a village situated in the Igatpuri tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Igatpuri and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Kawanai village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kawanai is 551036. The village covers a total geographical area of 1393.6 hectares and falls under the 422402 pincode. Igatpuri is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Kawanai 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 Kawanai

According to the 2011 Census, Kawanai village had a total population of 2,516 people, including 1,286 males and 1,230 females, living in 426 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.33%, with male literacy at 83.71% and female literacy at 64.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 82, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,296.

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

Nearby Villages of Kawanai

Kawanai 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 Kawanai

Kawanai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Padli, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Igatpuri to Kawanai is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Kawanai is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kawanai

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

Health Facilities in Kawanai

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

FAQs about Kawanai