Junwani village, Shahapur taluka | Pincode 421601

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LGD code: 552776
Pincode: 421601
Post office: Shahapur (Thane)
Population: 1,382
Households: 294
Literacy rate: 47.1%
Sex ratio: 977 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 787

Census 2011 · in context

How Junwani compares

By population, Junwani ranks #57 of 222 villages in Shahapur mandal.

Literacy rate

47.1%

−15.6% vs mandal average

Junwani: 47.1%
Shahapur mandal: 62.7%
Thane district: 74.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

977

+10 vs mandal average

Junwani: 977
Shahapur mandal: 967

Household size

people per home

4.7

−0.3 vs mandal average

Junwani: 4.7
Shahapur mandal: 5.0

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Junwani at a glance

Junwani is a village of 1,382 people in 294 households (Census 2011) in Shahapur taluka, Thane district, Maharashtra, the 57th-largest of 222 villages in Shahapur taluka. Literacy is 47%, 16 points below the taluka average of 63% and the sex ratio is 977 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 421601, served by Shahapur (Thane) post office; the LGD village code is 552776. The village votes in Vaijapur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Bornare (Sir) Ramesh Nanasaheb. The population is estimated at 1,629 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Junwani · this village	1,382	47%	—
Sakadbav · Shahapur	1,640	53%	—
Devgaon · Shahapur	537	39%	—
Babare · Shahapur	312	73%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Junwani

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 18
Power hours (winter): 18
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: Igatpuri
Distance to nearest town (km): 45
Distance to district HQ (km): 80
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 29
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 857
Irrigated area (ha): 558
Forest area (ha): 137

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Junwani

LGD code: 552776
Pincode: 421601
Post office: Shahapur (Thane)
Population (Census 2011): 1,382
Population (projected 2026): 1,629
Households: 294
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 977
Literacy rate: 47.1%
Lok Sabha constituency: Aurangabad
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Vaijapur
Member of Parliament: Sandipanrao Bhumre
Member of Legislative Assembly: Bornare (Sir) Ramesh Nanasaheb
Block / Mandal: Shahapur

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Thane district level

Then & Now

Junwani — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,382

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,629

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

294

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

347

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,382Census 2011
Households: 294Census 2011
Literacy rate: 47.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 977 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,6292026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 3472026 projection
Active job cards: 32,161MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 15,848MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 9,36,17,088ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 82.1%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Thane district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 12,77,233PMAY-G · 12,77,233 of 33,40,872 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Thane district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 7,14,978Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Thane district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Maharashtra CM Fadnavis assures comprehensive assistance to farmers amid drought-like situation
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What is the pincode of Junwani?

The pincode of Junwani, Shahapur taluka, Thane district, Maharashtra is 421601. The post office is Shahapur (Thane).

Which post office delivers to Junwani?

Mail for Junwani is delivered through Shahapur (Thane) post office, pincode 421601, in Shahapur taluka, Thane district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Junwani located?

Junwani is a village in Shahapur taluka of Thane district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the population of Junwani as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Junwani village has a population of 1,382 across 294 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Junwani in?

Junwani falls under the Aurangabad Lok Sabha constituency (PC #19) of Maharashtra.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Junwani in?

Junwani falls under the Vaijapur assembly constituency (AC #112) of Maharashtra.

What is the literacy rate in Junwani?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Junwani village is 47.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Junwani?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Junwani village is 977 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Junwani?

12 schemes currently match residents of Junwani, including Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, Shiv Bhojan Thali, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Junwani?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Junwani village is 552776.

How big is Junwani compared to other villages in Shahapur taluka?

Junwani ranks 57 of 222 villages in Shahapur taluka by Census 2011 population (1,382 residents).

Who is the MLA of Junwani?

Junwani falls under Vaijapur assembly constituency (AC 112). The sitting MLA is Bornare (Sir) Ramesh Nanasaheb (Shiv Sena).

Who is the MP for Junwani?

Junwani is in Aurangabad Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Sandipanrao Bhumre (Shiv Sena (2022–present)).

What is the population of Junwani in 2026?

Junwani is estimated at 1,629 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,382 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Junwani in?

Maharashtra falls in the Western Plateau and Hills zone (cotton, jowar, sugarcane, oilseeds) and the West Coast Plains and Ghats zone (rice, coconut, spices, rubber, plantation crops) of the ICAR classification; Junwani in Thane district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-09-23
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-24
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)