Agaskand - Hinganghat, Wardha
Agaskand is a village situated in the Hinganghat tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hinganghat and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Daulapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Agaskand village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Agaskand is 534362. The village covers a total geographical area of 159.22 hectares and falls under the 442301 pincode.
Agaskand village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Deoli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Wardha Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Agaskand
Agaskand 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Dawlapur | South | 1.17 km |
| Bhaiyyapur | West | 1.91 km |
| Kangaon | North-East | 1.93 km |
| Kosurla Khurd | East | 2.05 km |
| Madhwapur | South | 2.12 km |
| Rangna | North-West | 2.48 km |
| Kholapur | North | 2.52 km |
| Shekapur(mozari) | South-West | 2.91 km |
| Salimpur | North-West | 3.42 km |
| Isapur | South | 3.43 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Agaskand
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Agaskand. The nearest railway station is Sonegaon, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.0 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Wardha to Agaskand is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Agaskand
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Agaskand village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Agaskand
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Agaskand village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Agaskand
Where is Agaskand located?
Agaskand village is located in Hinganghat Tehsil, Wardha district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Agaskand?
The Gram Panchayat of Agaskand is Daulapur.
What is the pincode of Agaskand?
The pincode of Agaskand is 442301.