Anakwade - Nandgaon, Nashik

Anakwade is a village situated in the Nandgaon tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nandgaon and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Anakwade village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Anakwade is 550322. The village covers a total geographical area of 1139 hectares and falls under the 423104 pincode. Manmad is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Anakwade village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nandgaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dindori Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Anakwade

According to the 2011 Census, Anakwade village had a total population of 1,930 people, including 992 males and 938 females, living in 388 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.10%, with male literacy at 84.50% and female literacy at 67.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 332, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 238.

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

Nearby Villages of Anakwade

Anakwade 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 Anakwade

Anakwade is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Manmad B Cabin, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manmad to Anakwade is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Anakwade is about 40 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 Anakwade

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

Health Facilities in Anakwade

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

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