Ajanti - Hinganghat, Wardha

Ajanti is a village situated in the Hinganghat tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hinganghat and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Ajanti village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ajanti is 534434. The village covers a total geographical area of 577.61 hectares and falls under the 442301 pincode. Hinganghat is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Ajanti

According to the 2011 Census, Ajanti village had a total population of 1,445 people, including 755 males and 690 females, living in 365 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.87%, with male literacy at 85.08% and female literacy at 76.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 333, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 72.

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

Nearby Villages of Ajanti

Ajanti 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 Ajanti

Ajanti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hinganghat, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hinganghat to Ajanti is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Ajanti is about 45 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 Ajanti

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

Health Facilities in Ajanti

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

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