Rotwad - Dharangaon, Jalgaon

Rotwad is a village situated in the Dharangaon tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharangaon and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Rotwad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rotwad is 527309. The village covers a total geographical area of 767.4 hectares and falls under the 425105 pincode. Dharangaon is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Rotwad

According to the 2011 Census, Rotwad village had a total population of 2,180 people, including 1,095 males and 1,085 females, living in 498 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.62%, with male literacy at 87.86% and female literacy at 75.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 278, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 182.

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

Nearby Villages of Rotwad

Rotwad 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 Rotwad

Rotwad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhone, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dharangaon to Rotwad is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Rotwad is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rotwad

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

Health Facilities in Rotwad

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

FAQs about Rotwad