Deochandi - Karanja, Washim
Deochandi is a village situated in the Karanja tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanja and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Shevti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Deochandi village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Deochandi is 530984. The village covers a total geographical area of 297.17 hectares and falls under the 444105 pincode.
Deochandi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Deochandi
Deochandi 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Mandwa | West | 1.60 km |
| Kinkhed | North-West | 2.01 km |
| Shevti | South-East | 2.18 km |
| Poghat | South | 3.51 km |
| Lohara | North-East | 3.67 km |
| Chakwa | East | 3.82 km |
| Umardoh | South | 3.83 km |
| Bahadarpur | South-East | 3.83 km |
| Kisan Nagar | North-East | 4.08 km |
| Isafpur | North | 4.12 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Deochandi
Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Deochandi. The nearest railway station is Karanja, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.1 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within <1 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Washim to Deochandi is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Deochandi
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Deochandi village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within <1 km |
| ATM | No | Available within <1 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within <1 km |
Health Facilities in Deochandi
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Deochandi village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
FAQs about Deochandi
Where is Deochandi located?
Deochandi village is located in Karanja Tehsil, Washim district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Deochandi?
The Gram Panchayat of Deochandi is Shevti.
What is the pincode of Deochandi?
The pincode of Deochandi is 444105.