Zari - Loha, Nanded

Zari is a village situated in the Loha tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Loha and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Zari village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Zari is 545196. The village covers a total geographical area of 318.33 hectares and falls under the 431606 pincode. Nanded is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Zari

According to the 2011 Census, Zari village had a total population of 987 people, including 501 males and 486 females, living in 212 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.44%, with male literacy at 82.70% and female literacy at 63.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 66, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population987501486
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1557976
Scheduled Castes (SC)663234
Scheduled Tribes (ST)101
Literate Population611349262
Illiterate Population376152224

Nearby Villages of Zari

Zari 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GundegaonEast1.74 km
DerlaWest2.13 km
DhakniSouth-East2.27 km
PangriNorth2.42 km
KhupsarwadiNorth-West2.80 km
DhangarwadiWest3.64 km
VishnupuriNorth-West3.77 km
WadepuriSouth-West3.99 km
BabhulgaonEast4.36 km
KiwalaSouth-East4.39 km

Transport and Connectivity of Zari

Public transport in the Zari is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Huzur Sahib Nanded, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nanded to Zari is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Zari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Zari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Zari

Where is Zari located?

Zari village is located in Loha Tehsil, Nanded district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Zari?

Zari is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Zari?

The pincode of Zari is 431606.

What is the population of Zari?

Zari had a total population of 987, including 501 males and 486 females.

How many households are there in Zari?

Zari had 212 households.

What is the literacy rate in Zari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Zari was 73.44%. Male literacy was 82.70% and female literacy was 63.90%.