Awalpada - Surgana, Nashik

Awalpada is a village situated in the Surgana tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Surgana and around 119 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Bhawada serves as the Village Panchayat for Awalpada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Awalpada is 549720. The village covers a total geographical area of 371.32 hectares and falls under the 422007 pincode. Nashik is the nearest town, located about 119 km away.

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

Population of Awalpada

According to the 2011 Census, Awalpada village had a total population of 517 people, including 271 males and 246 females, living in 109 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.76%, with male literacy at 66.05% and female literacy at 46.73%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 517.

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

Nearby Villages of Awalpada

Awalpada 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 Awalpada

Awalpada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Waghai, while the nearest airport is Surat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nashik to Awalpada is about 119 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Awalpada

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

Health Facilities in Awalpada

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

FAQs about Awalpada