Ajnuj - Khandala, Satara

Ajnuj is a village situated in the Khandala tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khandala and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Ajnuj village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ajnuj is 563204. The village covers a total geographical area of 777.7 hectares and falls under the 412802 pincode. Wai is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Ajnuj village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Wai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Satara Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ajnuj

According to the 2011 Census, Ajnuj village had a total population of 1,111 people, including 576 males and 535 females, living in 258 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.30%, with male literacy at 93.10% and female literacy at 76.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 247, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Ajnuj

Ajnuj 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 Ajnuj

Ajnuj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lonand, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wai to Ajnuj is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Ajnuj is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ajnuj

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

Health Facilities in Ajnuj

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

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