Watonda - Bhatkuli, Amravati

Watonda is a village situated in the Bhatkuli tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from Amravati, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Wantoda serves as the Village Panchayat for Watonda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Watonda is 532745. The village covers a total geographical area of 272 hectares and falls under the 444802 pincode. Achalpur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Watonda

According to the 2011 Census, Watonda village had a total population of 510 people, including 256 males and 254 females, living in 126 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.86%, with male literacy at 91.98% and female literacy at 81.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 41, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 91.

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

Nearby Villages of Watonda

Watonda 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 Watonda

Watonda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shirala, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Achalpur to Watonda is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Watonda is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Watonda

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

Health Facilities in Watonda

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

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