Indian Village Directory

Awankhed Village

Awankhed is an inhabited village in Dindori Taluka of Nashik district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 550640, the Census 2011 record lists 2,810 people in 518 households and the reported area is 1,218.54 hectares. The local references include Dindori CD Block and the nearest town reference is Nashik at about 29 km.

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Quick answer: Awankhed is a village in Dindori Taluka, Nashik district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 550640 and 2,810 people in 518 households.
Village Code550640
Population2,810
Households518
Area1,218.54 hectares
Nearest TownNashik

Key Village Facts

Village
Awankhed
Census Village Code
550640
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Nashik
District Census Code
516
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dindori
Sub-district Census Code
04149
CD Block
Dindori
Households
518
Population
2,810
Male Population
1,435
Female Population
1,375
Sex Ratio
958.19
Area
1,218.54 hectares
Area
12.19 sq km
Nearest Town
Nashik
Nearest Town Distance
29 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Awankhed at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,810 people, 1,218.54 hectares of reported area and Nashik as the nearest town reference for Awankhed, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictNashik
TalukaDindori
CD BlockDindori
  • Awankhed falls under Dindori Taluka in Nashik district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 550640.
  • The record lists 2,810 people living in 518 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,218.54 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Nashik.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density230.6 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.42 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share10.68%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share33.31%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share25%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Awankhed in the official administrative record. Census village code 550640 and Dindori CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
516
Sub-district Census Code
04149
Village Census Code
550640
CD Block Code
0200
CD Block Name
Dindori

Location and Distance

Nashik is the nearest town listed for Awankhed, about 29 km away. Nashik is listed as the district headquarters at about 29 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dindori
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
5 km
District Headquarter
Nashik
Distance from District Headquarter
29 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Nashik
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
29 km
Nearest Town
Nashik
Distance from Nearest Town
29 km
Total Geographical Area
1,218.54 hectares
Area
12.19 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,810 people in 518 households, with 1,435 male residents and 1,375 female residents. The average household size is 5.42, and SC share is 10.68% and ST share is 33.31% for Awankhed. Population density works out to about 230.6 people per sq km.

Total Households
518
Total Population
2,810
Male Population
1,435
Female Population
1,375
Sex Ratio
958.19
Average Household Size
5.42
SC Population
300
SC Male Population
154
SC Female Population
146
SC Population Share
10.68
ST Population
936
ST Male Population
462
ST Female Population
474
ST Population Share
33.31
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Awankhed list 3 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
3
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
3
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Awankhed. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Awankhed include hand pump water, treated tap water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
23 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
664.97 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Awankhed include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Awankhed include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Awankhed is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 8 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Awankhed show that reported agricultural commodities include Grapes, Maskra and Cloth, net sown area is 951.53 hectares and irrigated land is 238.28 hectares (25% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Grapes
Manufacturers Commodities First
Maskra
Manufacturers Commodities Second
Cloth
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
11.51
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
200.07 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
16.43 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
16 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
951.53
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
713.25 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
238.28
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
48.28 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Awankhed village located?

Awankhed is in Dindori Taluka of Nashik district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Awankhed village in?

Awankhed village is in Nashik district.

Which state is Awankhed village in?

Awankhed village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Awankhed under?

Awankhed comes under Dindori Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Awankhed?

The Census village code of Awankhed is 550640.

What is the population of Awankhed village?

The village record lists 2,810 people and 518 households for Awankhed.

How many households are in Awankhed village?

The village record lists 518 households for Awankhed.

What is the male and female population of Awankhed?

The record lists 1,435 male residents and 1,375 female residents for Awankhed.

What is the sex ratio of Awankhed village?

The sex ratio of Awankhed is 958.19 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Awankhed village?

The reported geographical area of Awankhed is 1,218.54 hectares.

What is the population density of Awankhed village?

The approximate population density of Awankhed is 230.6 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Awankhed?

The nearest town listed for Awankhed is Nashik, about 29 km away.

How far is Awankhed from the district headquarters?

Awankhed is about 29 km from Nashik, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Awankhed from the sub-district headquarters?

Awankhed is about 5 km from Dindori, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Awankhed?

The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Awankhed.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Awankhed?

For Awankhed, reported agricultural commodities include Grapes, Maskra and Cloth, net sown area is 951.53 hectares and irrigated land is 238.28 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Awankhed.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks drinking water facilities as available in Awankhed.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.