Gavatha - Trimbakeshwar, Nashik

Gavatha is a village situated in the Trimbakeshwar tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 58 km from the tehsil headquarters in Trimbak and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Gavatha village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gavatha is 550871. The village covers a total geographical area of 1385.72 hectares and falls under the 422204 pincode. Trimbak is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

Gavatha 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 Gavatha

According to the 2011 Census, Gavatha village had a total population of 1,816 people, including 899 males and 917 females, living in 358 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.57%, with male literacy at 65.76% and female literacy at 53.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,809.

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

Nearby Villages of Gavatha

Gavatha 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 Gavatha

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Gavatha. 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 87.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Trimbak to Gavatha is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Gavatha is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gavatha

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

Health Facilities in Gavatha

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

FAQs about Gavatha