Watapur - Nevasa, Ahilyanagar

Watapur is a village situated in the Nevasa tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from Nevasa and around 58 km from Ahmadnagar. Vatapur serves as the Village Panchayat for Watapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Watapur is 557754. The village covers a total geographical area of 549.23 hectares and falls under the 414603 pincode. Ahmadnagar is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

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

Population of Watapur

According to the 2011 Census, Watapur village had a total population of 1,367 people, including 708 males and 659 females, living in 268 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.30%, with male literacy at 90.91% and female literacy at 71.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 135, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 131.

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

Nearby Villages of Watapur

Watapur 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 Watapur

Watapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Taklimiya, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ahmadnagar to Watapur is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Watapur

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

Health Facilities in Watapur

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

FAQs about Watapur