Watephal Village Overview
Watephal is a village in Nagar tehsil of Ahmadnagar district, Maharashtra. It lies about 25 km from Nagar tehsil headquarters and around 25 km from Ahmadnagar district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Watephal village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Watephal village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Watephal is 558155. The village covers a geographical area of 849.55 hectares. Ahmadnagar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.
Watephal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Shrigonda Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Ahmednagar Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Watephal
Population & Demographics of Watephal
This section provides population and demographic details of Watephal village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,425 | 747 | 678 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 196 | 99 | 97 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 164 | 89 | 75 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 26 | 12 | 14 |
| Literate Population | 1,021 | 571 | 450 |
| Illiterate Population | 404 | 176 | 228 |
Key population details of Watephal village are given below:
- Watephal village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,425, including approximately 747 males and 678 females, with a sex ratio of 907 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 164 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 26 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Watephal village is good, with a literacy rate of about 71.65%.
- There are around 270 households in Watephal village.
Transport & Connectivity of Watephal
Transport facilities help residents of Watephal village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Watephal
The following villages are located close to Watephal and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Watephal
- Where is Watephal located?
- Watephal village is located in Nagar Tehsil, Ahmadnagar district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Watephal?
- Watephal is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Watephal?
- Watephal has a total population of 1,425, including 747 males and 678 females.
- How many households are there in Watephal?
- There are 270 households in Watephal.
- What is the literacy rate in Watephal?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Watephal is 71.65%. Male literacy is 76.44% and female literacy is 66.37%.