Ajani - Manora, Washim

Ajani is a village situated in the Manora tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manora and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Anjani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ajani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ajani is 531014. The village covers a total geographical area of 236.8 hectares and falls under the 444401 pincode. Mangrulpir is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Ajani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Karanja Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ajani

According to the 2011 Census, Ajani village had a total population of 785 people, including 388 males and 397 females, living in 156 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.66%, with male literacy at 89.36% and female literacy at 78.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 78, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 131.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population785388397
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1185959
Scheduled Castes (SC)783741
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1317160
Literate Population558294264
Illiterate Population22794133

Nearby Villages of Ajani

Ajani 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BhandegaonSouth-East0.95 km
SayyadpurSouth-West2.04 km
RenukapurWest2.29 km
UmbardaNorth-East2.36 km
Dhamni KhadiNorth-West2.55 km
JamniEast2.77 km
Dhanora BhuseSouth-East2.85 km
WagholaNorth4.19 km
M. ShahapurSouth-East4.22 km
KawathalSouth4.25 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ajani

Ajani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Karanja, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mangrulpir to Ajani is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Ajani is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ajani

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Ajani

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Ajani

Where is Ajani located?

Ajani village is located in Manora Tehsil, Washim district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ajani?

The Gram Panchayat of Ajani is Anjani.

What is the pincode of Ajani?

The pincode of Ajani is 444401.

What is the population of Ajani?

Ajani had a total population of 785, including 388 males and 397 females.

How many households are there in Ajani?

Ajani had 156 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ajani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ajani was 83.66%. Male literacy was 89.36% and female literacy was 78.11%.