Watur - Partur, Jalna

Watur is a village situated in the Partur tehsil of Jalna district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Partur and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Jalna. Watur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Watur is 548017. The village covers a total geographical area of 1534 hectares and falls under the 431501 pincode. Partur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Watur

As per Census 2011, Watur village has a total population of 5,323 people, consisting of 2,812 males and 2,511 females. The village has 980 households and a sex ratio of 892 females per 1,000 males. There are 724 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,459 literate and 1,864 illiterate residents. Additionally, 905 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 39 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Watur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Watur

Watur 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 Watur

Watur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Partur, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Partur to Watur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalna to Watur is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Watur

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

Health Facilities in Watur

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

FAQs about Watur