Watekasa

Watekasa is a village located in Lanji tehsil of Balaghat district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Lanji (tehsildar office) and 73km away from district headquarter Balaghat.

Watekasa has its own place in the vibrant Balaghat region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Watekasa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Watekasa is 498531. The village spans a total geographical area of 236.79 hectares. Lanji is nearest town to Watekasa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

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Population of Watekasa

Below is a concise population overview of Watekasa as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,191 583 608
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 142 77 65
Scheduled Castes (SC) 120 51 69
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 216 105 111
Literate Population 791 438 353
Illiterate Population 400 145 255

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Watekasa village:

  • The total population of Watekasa village is around 1,191, including approximately 583 males and 608 females, with a sex ratio of 1042 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 142 children aged 0–6 years in Watekasa village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Watekasa village has 120 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 216 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Watekasa village is about 66.41%, with male literacy at 75.13% and female literacy at 58.06%.
  • There are around 270 households in Watekasa village.

Connectivity of Watekasa

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Watekasa. As per the 2011 stats, Watekasa had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Watekasa

Knowing the nearby villages of Watekasa helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Watekasa.

Chichewada Bahela Dongargaon Thema Ameda Baghatola Bhursadongari Lohara Biranpur Sawri Khurd Wari

Frequently Asked Questions about Watekasa

Where is Watekasa located?
Watekasa village is situated in Lanji Tehsil, within the Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the population of Watekasa as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Watekasa is 1,191, with 583 males and 608 females.
How many households are there in Watekasa as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Watekasa village has a total of 270 households.
What is the literacy rate in Watekasa as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Watekasa is 66.41%. The male literacy rate is 75.13%, while the female literacy rate is 58.06%.