Vaknath - Dhamangaon Railway, Amravati

Vaknath is a village situated in the Dhamangaon Railway tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhamangaon Railway and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Waknath serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vaknath village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vaknath is 533334. The village covers a total geographical area of 870 hectares and falls under the 444709 pincode. Dattapur Dhamangaon is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Vaknath

According to the 2011 Census, Vaknath village had a total population of 1,205 people, including 610 males and 595 females, living in 276 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.16%, with male literacy at 91.56% and female literacy at 80.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 168, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 180.

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

Nearby Villages of Vaknath

Vaknath 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 Vaknath

Vaknath is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pulgaon Jn, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dattapur Dhamangaon to Vaknath is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Vaknath is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vaknath

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

Health Facilities in Vaknath

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

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