Watekasa - Lanji, Balaghat

Watekasa is a village situated in the Lanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanji and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Oatekasa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Watekasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Watekasa is 498531. The village covers a total geographical area of 236.79 hectares and falls under the 481222 pincode. Lanji is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Watekasa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lanji Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Watekasa

According to the 2011 Census, Watekasa village had a total population of 1,191 people, including 583 males and 608 females, living in 270 households. The sex ratio was 1,043 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.41%, with male literacy at 86.56% and female literacy at 65.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 120, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 216.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Watekasa

Watekasa is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Watekasa

Watekasa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Salekasa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lanji to Watekasa is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Watekasa is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Watekasa

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Watekasa village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Watekasa

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Watekasa village are given below:

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