Diwathana - Chikhli, Buldhana

Diwathana is a village situated in the Chikhli tehsil of Buldhana district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from Chikhli and around 32 km from Buldana. Diwathana village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Diwathana is 529167. The village covers a total geographical area of 390.14 hectares and falls under the 443201 pincode. Chikhli is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Diwathana

According to the 2011 Census, Diwathana village had a total population of 1,497 people, including 793 males and 704 females, living in 327 households. The sex ratio was 888 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.46%, with male literacy at 92.97% and female literacy at 77.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 40, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 54.

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

Nearby Villages of Diwathana

Diwathana 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 Diwathana

Diwathana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nandura, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chikhli to Diwathana is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Buldana to Diwathana is about 32 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 Diwathana

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

Health Facilities in Diwathana

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

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