Zodaga - Karanja, Washim

Zodaga is a village situated in the Karanja tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanja and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Zodaga village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Zodaga is 530933. The village covers a total geographical area of 676.34 hectares and falls under the 444105 pincode. Karanja is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Zodaga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Zodaga

According to the 2011 Census, Zodaga village had a total population of 838 people, including 446 males and 392 females, living in 192 households. The sex ratio was 879 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.08%, with male literacy at 86.45% and female literacy at 74.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 273, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 74.

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

Nearby Villages of Zodaga

Zodaga 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 Zodaga

Zodaga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Karanja, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanja to Zodaga is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Zodaga is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Zodaga

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

Health Facilities in Zodaga

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

FAQs about Zodaga