Wathar

Wathar is a village located in Phaltan tehsil of Satara district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 9km away from sub-district headquarter Phaltan (tehsildar office) and 55km away from district headquarter Satara. As per 2009 stats, Wathar Nimbalkar is the gram panchayat of Wathar village.

Here you can discover what makes Wathar unique in its vibrant Phaltan-Satara region. You’ll see Wathar’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Wathar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Wathar is 563348. The village spans a total geographical area of 2141 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 415523. Phaltan is nearest town to Wathar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 9km away.

When it comes to local governance, Wathar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Koregaon Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Satara Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Wathar

Population of Wathar

According to the 2011 Census, Wathar has a total population of about 3,954, with approximately 2,013 males and 1,941 females. The sex ratio is around 964 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 431 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 200 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 29. The overall literacy rate is approximately 71.70%, with male literacy at about 77.79% and female literacy near 65.38%. There are around 830 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Wathar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Wathar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Wathar. As per the 2011 stats, Wathar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Wathar

Knowing the nearby villages of Wathar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Wathar.

Frequently Asked Questions about Wathar