Indian Village Directory

Awas Village

Awas is an inhabited village in Alibag Taluka of Raigarh district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 554009, the Census 2011 record lists 3,915 people in 945 households and the reported area is 946 hectares. The local references include Alibag CD Block and the nearest town reference is Alibag at about 17 km.

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Quick answer: Awas is a village in Alibag Taluka, Raigarh district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 554009 and 3,915 people in 945 households.
Village Code554009
Population3,915
Households945
Area946 hectares
Nearest TownAlibag

Key Village Facts

Village
Awas
Census Village Code
554009
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Raigarh
District Census Code
520
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Alibag
Sub-district Census Code
04177
CD Block
Alibag
Households
945
Population
3,915
Male Population
1,947
Female Population
1,968
Sex Ratio
1,010.79
Area
946 hectares
Area
9.46 sq km
Nearest Town
Alibag
Nearest Town Distance
17 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Awas at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,915 people, 946 hectares of reported area and Alibag as the nearest town reference for Awas, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictRaigarh
TalukaAlibag
CD BlockAlibag
  • Awas falls under Alibag Taluka in Raigarh district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 554009.
  • The record lists 3,915 people living in 945 households.
  • The reported village area is 946 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Alibag.
  • 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 Density413.85 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.14 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share1.2%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.95%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Awas in the official administrative record. Census village code 554009 and Alibag CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
520
Sub-district Census Code
04177
Village Census Code
554009
CD Block Code
0228
CD Block Name
Alibag

Location and Distance

Alibag is the nearest town listed for Awas, about 17 km away. Alibag is listed as the district headquarters at about 18 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Alibag
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
17 km
District Headquarter
Alibag
Distance from District Headquarter
18 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Alibag
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
17 km
Nearest Town
Alibag
Distance from Nearest Town
17 km
Total Geographical Area
946 hectares
Area
9.46 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,915 people in 945 households, with 1,947 male residents and 1,968 female residents. The average household size is 4.14, and SC share is 1.2% and ST share is 0.95% for Awas. Population density works out to about 413.85 people per sq km.

Total Households
945
Total Population
3,915
Male Population
1,947
Female Population
1,968
Sex Ratio
1,010.79
Average Household Size
4.14
SC Population
47
SC Male Population
27
SC Female Population
20
SC Population Share
1.2
ST Population
37
ST Male Population
22
ST Female Population
15
ST Population Share
0.95
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Awas list 2 government primary schools, 2 government middle schools, 2 government secondary schools and 1 government senior 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
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
2
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Awas. 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
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Awas include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
111 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Post Office
Available
Post And Telegraph 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
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 Awas 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
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Awas is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 15 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
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Awas show that net sown area is 531 hectares and irrigated land is 531 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Forest Area In Hectares
9 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
27.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
120 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
148 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
531.0
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
531.0

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 Awas village located?

Awas is in Alibag Taluka of Raigarh district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Awas village in?

Awas village is in Raigarh district.

Which state is Awas village in?

Awas village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Awas under?

Awas comes under Alibag Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Awas?

The Census village code of Awas is 554009.

What is the population of Awas village?

The village record lists 3,915 people and 945 households for Awas.

How many households are in Awas village?

The village record lists 945 households for Awas.

What is the male and female population of Awas?

The record lists 1,947 male residents and 1,968 female residents for Awas.

What is the sex ratio of Awas village?

The sex ratio of Awas is 1,010.79 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Awas village?

The reported geographical area of Awas is 946 hectares.

What is the population density of Awas village?

The approximate population density of Awas is 413.85 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Awas?

The nearest town listed for Awas is Alibag, about 17 km away.

How far is Awas from the district headquarters?

Awas is about 18 km from Alibag, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Awas from the sub-district headquarters?

Awas is about 17 km from Alibag, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Awas?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 2 government middle schools, 2 government secondary schools and 1 government senior secondary school for Awas.

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

For Awas, net sown area is 531 hectares and irrigated land is 531 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Awas.

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.