Hinganwadi - Nandgaon, Nashik

Hinganwadi is a village situated in the Nandgaon tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nandgaon and around 125 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Hinganwadi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hinganwadi is 550334. The village covers a total geographical area of 1837 hectares and falls under the 423106 pincode. Nandgaon is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Hinganwadi 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 Hinganwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Hinganwadi village had a total population of 1,358 people, including 716 males and 642 females, living in 201 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.35%, with male literacy at 80.44% and female literacy at 67.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 35, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 972.

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

Nearby Villages of Hinganwadi

Hinganwadi 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 Hinganwadi

Hinganwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Selu, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nandgaon to Hinganwadi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Hinganwadi is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hinganwadi

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

Health Facilities in Hinganwadi

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

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