Gavhan

Gavhan is a village located in Tasgaon tehsil of Sangli district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Tasgaon (tehsildar office) and 33km away from district headquarter Sangli. As per 2009 stats, Gavhan village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Gavhan unique in its vibrant Tasgaon-Sangli region. You’ll see Gavhan’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 Gavhan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gavhan is 568671. The village spans a total geographical area of 800 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 416408. Tasgaon is nearest town to Gavhan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gavhan 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 Gavhan

Population of Gavhan

According to the 2011 Census, Gavhan has a total population of about 3,934, with approximately 1,999 males and 1,935 females. The sex ratio is around 967 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 402 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 415 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 71.63%, with male literacy at about 77.94% and female literacy near 65.12%. There are around 837 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gavhan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gavhan

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

Nearby Villages of Gavhan

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

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