Ghanwad

Ghanwad is a village located in Khanapur tehsil of Sangli district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 6km away from sub-district headquarter Vita (tehsildar office) and 59km away from district headquarter Sangli. As per 2009 stats, Ghanwad village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Ghanwad unique in its vibrant Khanapur-Sangli region. You’ll see Ghanwad’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Ghanwad

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ghanwad is 568504. The village spans a total geographical area of 998 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 415311. Vita is nearest town to Ghanwad village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.

When it comes to local governance, Ghanwad village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Khanapur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Sangli Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Ghanwad

Population of Ghanwad

According to the 2011 Census, Ghanwad has a total population of about 2,591, with approximately 1,289 males and 1,302 females. The sex ratio is around 1010 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 282 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 780 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.60%, with male literacy at about 80.92% and female literacy near 66.36%. There are around 605 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ghanwad's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ghanwad

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Ghanwad. As per the 2011 stats, Ghanwad had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Ghanwad

Knowing the nearby villages of Ghanwad helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Ghanwad.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ghanwad