Draft:Derde Chandwad
Derde Chandwad
देर्डे चांदवड | |
|---|---|
Village | |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Ahilyanagar |
| Taluka | Kopargaon |
| Government | |
| • Body | Gram Panchayat |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.76 km2 (2.22 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 1,793 |
| • Density | 311/km2 (806/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Derde Chandwad (Marathi: देर्डे चांदवड) is a village in Kopargaon taluka of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra, India. The village is governed through a Gram Panchayat and agriculture forms the primary economic activity of the village.
Geography
Derde Chandwad covers an area of approximately 5.76 square kilometres (576 hectares).
Boundaries
| Direction | Adjacent Village / Feature |
|---|---|
| North | Kumbhari |
| East | Dauch Budruk |
| South | Umari Nala |
| West | Madhi Budruk and Mahegaon Deshmukh |
Land Use
| Category | Area |
|---|---|
| Total Geographical Area | 5.76 km² |
| Gavthan (Residential Area) | 0.23 km² |
| Gairan (Grazing Land) | 0.20 km² |
| Agricultural Land | Approximately 5.33 km² |
Demographics
According to the 2011 Census of India, Derde Chandwad had a population of 1,793 residing in 366 households.
Population Statistics
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,793 | 909 | 884 |
| Children (0–6 years) | 232 | 117 | 115 |
| Scheduled Castes | 81 | 33 | 48 |
| Scheduled Tribes | 719 | 375 | 344 |
Literacy
| Category | Literacy Rate |
|---|---|
| Overall | 76.49% |
| Male | 84.34% |
| Female | 68.40%m |
Administration
Derde Chandwad is governed under the Panchayati Raj system.
The Gram Panchayat consists of nine elected members, including the Sarpanch.
The tenure of the elected Gram Panchayat expired on 8 February 2026. As of 2026, elections had not been conducted and the village was administered through a government-appointed administrator.
Current Administration
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Administrator (Prashasak) | Sau. Pratibha Kailas Gaikwad |
Administrative Representation
| Administrative Unit | Constituency |
|---|---|
| Panchayat Samiti | Chandekasare Gan |
| Zilla Parishad | Pohegaon Gat |
Political Representation
| Representative | Office |
|---|---|
| Ashutosh Kale | Public Representative |
| Vivek Kolhe | Public Representative |
Education
| Institution | Classes | Medium |
|---|---|---|
| Zilla Parishad Primary School, Derde Chandwad | I–IV | Marathi |
| Gautam Education Society’s New English School, Derde Chandwad | V–X | Semi-English |
Students seeking higher secondary and collegiate education generally attend institutions in Kopargaon and nearby towns.
Economy
Agriculture is the primary source of livelihood in Derde Chandwad.
Major occupations include:
- Crop cultivation
- Agricultural labour
- Dairy farming
- Allied agricultural activities
Employment Profile
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Workers | 1,027 |
| Main Workers | 968 |
| Marginal Workers | 59 |
| Cultivators | 364 |
| Agricultural Labourers | 505 |
Major crops cultivated in the region include:
- Sugarcane
- Onion
- Wheat
- Maize
- Seasonal crops
Nearby Industries
| Industry | Location |
|---|---|
| Sanjivani Sugar Factory | Kopargaon Region |
| Kolpewadi Sugar Factory | Kolpewadi |
Culture and Festivals
| Festival / Event | Period | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ganesh Festival | August–September | Celebrated under the ‘‘Ek Gav Ek Ganpati’’ tradition |
| Akhand Harinam Saptah | During Ganesh Festival | Eight-day religious programme with Kirtan and Mahaprasad |
| Dnyaneshwari Parayan Sohala | During Ganesh Festival | Community religious recitation |
| Bitoba Maharaj Yatra | May | Annual village fair |
| Laxmi Mata Yatra | August–September | Annual religious festival |
| Holi | March | Festival of colours |
| Diwali | October–November | Festival of lights |
Places of Worship
| Temple | Description |
|---|---|
| Maruti Mandir | Managed by Maruti Mandir Trust |
| Bitoba Maharaj Mandir | Village temple |
| Laxmi Aai Mandir | Village temple |
| Khandoba Mandir | Village temple |
| Mhasoba Mandir | Village temple |
Transport
Road Connectivity
| Road | Connectivity |
|---|---|
| Shirdi–Lasalgaon Road | Shirdi and Lasalgaon |
| Derde Chandwad–Kumbhari Road | Derde Chandwad and Kumbhari |
| Derde Chandwad–Dauch Road | Derde Chandwad and Dauch Budruk |
| Shirdi–Nashik Corridor | Regional connectivity |
Nearby Transport Facilities
| Facility | Name |
|---|---|
| Railway Station | Kopargaon Railway Station |
| Railway Station | Sainagar Shirdi Railway Station |
| Airport | Shirdi Airport |
| Expressway | Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamarg (nearby) |
See also
- Kopargaon
- Ahilyanagar district
- Maharashtra
References
Sources
- Census of India 2011
- Government of Maharashtra
- Ahilyanagar District Administration
Category in Kopargaon taluka [[Category in Ahilyanagar
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