Watkheda - Deoli, Wardha

Watkheda is a village situated in the Deoli tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Deoli and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Watkheda village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Watkheda is 534290. The village covers a total geographical area of 868.1 hectares and falls under the 442101 pincode. Deoli is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Watkheda

According to the 2011 Census, Watkheda village had a total population of 1,085 people, including 532 males and 553 females, living in 282 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.37%, with male literacy at 87.83% and female literacy at 78.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 227, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 204.

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

Nearby Villages of Watkheda

Watkheda 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 Watkheda

Watkheda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dahegaon, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Deoli to Watkheda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Watkheda is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Watkheda

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

Health Facilities in Watkheda

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

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