Watephal - Paranda, Dharashiv

Watephal is a village situated in the Paranda tehsil of Dharashiv district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 51 km from Paranda and around 103 km from Osmanabad. Wathephal serves as the Village Panchayat for Watephal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Watephal is 561058. The village covers a total geographical area of 1130.3 hectares and falls under the 413505 pincode. Paranda is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.

Watephal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Watephal

According to the 2011 Census, Watephal village had a total population of 2,148 people, including 1,164 males and 984 females, living in 449 households. The sex ratio was 845 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.62%, with male literacy at 84.60% and female literacy at 63.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 354, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Watephal

Watephal 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 Watephal

Watephal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jeur, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paranda to Watephal is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Osmanabad to Watephal is about 103 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Watephal

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

Health Facilities in Watephal

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

FAQs about Watephal