Watambare - Sangole, Solapur

Watambare is a village situated in the Sangole tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sangole and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Watambare village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Watambare is 562565. The village covers a total geographical area of 1603.86 hectares and falls under the 413307 pincode. Sangole is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Watambare

According to the 2011 Census, Watambare village had a total population of 4,785 people, including 2,451 males and 2,334 females, living in 975 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.93%, with male literacy at 83.44% and female literacy at 62.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 711, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 58.

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

Nearby Villages of Watambare

Watambare 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 Watambare

Watambare is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Wasud, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangole to Watambare is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Watambare is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Watambare

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

Health Facilities in Watambare

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

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