Kurungwadi - Igatpuri, Nashik

Kurungwadi is a village situated in the Igatpuri tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Igatpuri and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Kurungwadi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurungwadi is 551105. The village covers a total geographical area of 1599.29 hectares and falls under the 422403 pincode. Igatpuri is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Kurungwadi 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 Kurungwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Kurungwadi village had a total population of 1,055 people, including 514 males and 541 females, living in 186 households. The sex ratio was 1,053 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.11%, with male literacy at 72.36% and female literacy at 42.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,047.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurungwadi

Kurungwadi 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 Kurungwadi

Kurungwadi 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 61.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Igatpuri to Kurungwadi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Kurungwadi is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurungwadi

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

Health Facilities in Kurungwadi

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

FAQs about Kurungwadi