Avhai - Purna, Parbhani

Avhai is a village situated in the Purna tehsil of Parbhani district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Purna and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Parbhani. Avhai village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Avhai is 547182. The village covers a total geographical area of 805.83 hectares and falls under the 431512 pincode. Purna is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Avhai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Avhai

According to the 2011 Census, Avhai village had a total population of 2,144 people, including 1,095 males and 1,049 females, living in 370 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.77%, with male literacy at 80.39% and female literacy at 60.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 254, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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 Population2,1441,0951,049
Child Population (0–6 yrs)324162162
Scheduled Castes (SC)254131123
Scheduled Tribes (ST)17710
Literate Population1,288750538
Illiterate Population856345511

Nearby Villages of Avhai

Avhai 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)
HayatnagarNorth2.73 km
Lon Bk.East3.22 km
MategaonSouth-West3.40 km
RenkapurNorth-East4.21 km
MudiNorth-East5.02 km
Jawala Bk.North-West5.09 km
LingiNorth5.40 km
Lon Kh.South-East5.41 km
SarolaNorth-East5.62 km
LahanEast5.64 km

Transport and Connectivity of Avhai

Avhai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Marsul, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purna to Avhai is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Parbhani to Avhai is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Avhai

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Avhai

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

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

FAQs about Avhai

Where is Avhai located?

Avhai village is located in Purna Tehsil, Parbhani district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Avhai?

Avhai is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Avhai?

The pincode of Avhai is 431512.

What is the population of Avhai?

Avhai had a total population of 2,144, including 1,095 males and 1,049 females.

How many households are there in Avhai?

Avhai had 370 households.

What is the literacy rate in Avhai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Avhai was 70.77%. Male literacy was 80.39% and female literacy was 60.65%.