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

According to the 2011 Census, Watur village had a total population of 5,323 people, including 2,812 males and 2,511 females, living in 980 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.21%, with male literacy at 84.83% and female literacy at 64.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 905, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 39.

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

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