Linga - Warud, Amravati

Linga is a village situated in the Warud tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Warud and around 97 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Linga village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Linga is 532404. The village covers a total geographical area of 1400 hectares and falls under the 444906 pincode. Warud is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Linga

According to the 2011 Census, Linga village had a total population of 1,922 people, including 998 males and 924 females, living in 464 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.26%, with male literacy at 88.63% and female literacy at 75.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 290, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 113.

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

Nearby Villages of Linga

Linga 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 Linga

Linga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pusla, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Warud to Linga is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Linga is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Linga

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

Health Facilities in Linga

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

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