Alwand - Trimbakeshwar, Nashik

Alwand is a village situated in the Trimbakeshwar tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Trimbak and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Alwand village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alwand is 550939. The village covers a total geographical area of 1001.97 hectares and falls under the 422212 pincode. Trimbak is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Alwand 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 Alwand

According to the 2011 Census, Alwand village had a total population of 893 people, including 441 males and 452 females, living in 192 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.12%, with male literacy at 85.98% and female literacy at 60.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 168, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 609.

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

Nearby Villages of Alwand

Alwand 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 Alwand

Alwand is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Block And Catch Siding Cabine No.2, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Trimbak to Alwand is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Alwand is about 58 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 Alwand

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

Health Facilities in Alwand

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

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