Vanjarwadi - Nandgaon, Nashik

Vanjarwadi is a village situated in the Nandgaon tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 42 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nandgaon and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Vanjarwadi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vanjarwadi is 550323. The village covers a total geographical area of 753 hectares and falls under the 423106 pincode. Manmad is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Vanjarwadi 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 Vanjarwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Vanjarwadi village had a total population of 2,238 people, including 1,200 males and 1,038 females, living in 416 households. The sex ratio was 865 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.35%, with male literacy at 87.85% and female literacy at 67.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 284, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 193.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,2381,2001,038
Child Population (0–6 yrs)335188147
Scheduled Castes (SC)284145139
Scheduled Tribes (ST)19311083
Literate Population1,491889602
Illiterate Population747311436

Nearby Villages of Vanjarwadi

Vanjarwadi 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)
KarhiNorth-East2.81 km
SataneNorth2.86 km
AnakwadeWest3.63 km
AnkaiSouth3.99 km
ChandgaonSouth-East4.23 km
EkwaiNorth-East5.16 km
Malegaon KaryatEast5.35 km
GorakhnagarSouth-West5.41 km
NagapurNorth5.76 km
NaygavhanSouth-East6.44 km

Transport and Connectivity of Vanjarwadi

Vanjarwadi 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 46.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manmad to Vanjarwadi is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Vanjarwadi is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vanjarwadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Vanjarwadi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Vanjarwadi

Where is Vanjarwadi located?

Vanjarwadi village is located in Nandgaon Tehsil, Nashik district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Vanjarwadi?

Vanjarwadi is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Vanjarwadi?

The pincode of Vanjarwadi is 423106.

What is the population of Vanjarwadi?

Vanjarwadi had a total population of 2,238, including 1,200 males and 1,038 females.

How many households are there in Vanjarwadi?

Vanjarwadi had 416 households.

What is the literacy rate in Vanjarwadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vanjarwadi was 78.35%. Male literacy was 87.85% and female literacy was 67.56%.