Policewadi - Loha, Nanded

Policewadi is a village situated in the Loha tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Loha and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Policewadi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Policewadi is 545286. The village covers a total geographical area of 475.81 hectares and falls under the 431708 pincode. Loha is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Policewadi

According to the 2011 Census, Policewadi village had a total population of 1,450 people, including 750 males and 700 females, living in 258 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.91%, with male literacy at 74.96% and female literacy at 50.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 41.

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

Nearby Villages of Policewadi

Policewadi 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 Policewadi

Policewadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chudawa, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Loha to Policewadi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Policewadi is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Policewadi

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

Health Facilities in Policewadi

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

FAQs about Policewadi