Wathode - Shirpur, Dhule

Wathode is a village situated in the Shirpur tehsil of Dhule district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirpur and around 69 km from the district headquarters in Dhule. Vathode serves as the Village Panchayat for Wathode village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wathode is 526074. The village covers a total geographical area of 299.17 hectares and falls under the 425421 pincode. Shirpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Wathode

According to the 2011 Census, Wathode village had a total population of 2,072 people, including 1,053 males and 1,019 females, living in 433 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.42%, with male literacy at 82.64% and female literacy at 58.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 128, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 829.

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

Nearby Villages of Wathode

Wathode 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 Wathode

Wathode is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nardana, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shirpur to Wathode is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhule to Wathode is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wathode

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

Health Facilities in Wathode

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

FAQs about Wathode