Washi Tehsil - Dharashiv, Maharashtra
Washi is an administrative tehsil in the Dharashiv district of Maharashtra, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Washi is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Kuslamb, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 81.2 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 568 km², including 567.78 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 916 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Washi Tehsil
Washi Tehsil has a total of 54 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Tehsil, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bavi | Rural | Bavi |
| 2 | Bori | Rural | Nandgaon |
| 3 | Brahmagaon | Rural | Pangri |
| 4 | Dahiphal | Rural | Dhahipal |
| 5 | Dasmegaon | Rural | Desmegaon |
| 6 | Dongrewadi | Rural | Dongrewadi |
| 7 | Fakarabad | Rural | Fakrabadwadi |
| 8 | Ghatpimpari | Rural | Ghatpimpri |
| 9 | Ghodki | Rural | Gohodki |
| 10 | Gojwada | Rural | Gojawada |
| 11 | Golegaon | Rural | Golegaon |
| 12 | Hatola | Rural | Hatola |
| 13 | Indapur | Rural | Indapur |
| 14 | Isrup | Rural | Khanapur |
| 15 | Izora | Rural | Ezora |
| 16 | Jankapur | Rural | Pargaon |
| 17 | Jawalka | Rural | Jawalka |
| 18 | Jeba | Rural | Pangri |
| 19 | Kadaknathwadi | Rural | Kadknathwadi |
| 20 | Kanheri | Rural | Kaneri |
| 21 | Kawadewadi | Rural | Pangri |
| 22 | Kelewadi | Urban | Not applicable |
| 23 | Khamkarwadi | Rural | Khamkarwadi |
| 24 | Khanapur | Rural | Khanapur |
| 25 | Lakhangaon | Rural | Lakhangaon |
| 26 | Lonkhas | Rural | Rui |
| 27 | Mahaldarpuri | Rural | Golegaon |
| 28 | Mandva | Rural | Mandwa |
| 29 | Masobachiwadi | Rural | Masobachiwadi |
| 30 | Nandgaon | Rural | Nandgaon |
| 31 | Pangri | Rural | Pangri |
| 32 | Para | Rural | Para |
| 33 | Pardi | Rural | Pardi |
| 34 | Pargaon | Rural | Pargaon |
| 35 | Pimpalgaon (Kamleshwari) | Rural | Pimpalgaon (K) |
| 36 | Pimpalgaon(K) | Rural | Pimpalgaon (Ko) |
| 37 | Pimpalgaon(L) | Rural | Pimpalgaon (L) |
| 38 | Pimpalwadi | Rural | Pimpalwadi |
| 39 | Rui | Rural | Rui |
| 40 | Saramkondi | Rural | Saramkundi |
| 41 | Sarol (Mandva) | Rural | Sarola (M) |
| 42 | Sarola | Rural | Sarola (Washi) |
| 43 | Satvaiwadi | Rural | Satwaiwadi |
| 44 | Selu | Rural | Selu |
| 45 | Shelgaon | Rural | Dhahipal |
| 46 | Shendi | Rural | Shendi |
| 47 | Sonarwadi | Rural | Sonarwadi |
| 48 | Sonegaon | Rural | Sonegaon |
| 49 | Tandulwadi | Rural | Tandul Wadi |
| 50 | Terkheda | Rural | Terkhada |
| 51 | Wadji | Rural | Wadgi |
| 52 | Washi | Urban | Not applicable |
| 53 | Yashwandi | Rural | Saramkundi |
| 54 | Zinnar | Rural | Zineer |
Population of Washi Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Washi Tehsil has a total population of 92,150 people, consisting of 48,076 males and 44,074 females. There are 20,941 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 162 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 92,150 | 92,150 | 0 |
| Male Population | 48,076 | 48,076 | 0 |
| Female Population | 44,074 | 44,074 | 0 |
| Total Households | 20,941 | 20,941 | 0 |
| Population Density | 162 / km² | 162 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 63,705 literate people and 10,623 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 14,277 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 3,314 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,623 | 10,623 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 63,705 | 63,705 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 28,445 | 28,445 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 14,277 | 14,277 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 3,314 | 3,314 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.