Davha - Malegaon, Washim

Davha is a village situated in the Malegaon tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malegaon and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Davha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Davha is 530635. The village covers a total geographical area of 986.85 hectares and falls under the 444503 pincode. Washim is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Davha

According to the 2011 Census, Davha village had a total population of 1,987 people, including 1,010 males and 977 females, living in 360 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.04%, with male literacy at 85.50% and female literacy at 63.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 545, 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 Davha

Davha 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 Davha

Public transport in the Davha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Aman Vadi, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Washim to Davha is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Davha

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

Health Facilities in Davha

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

FAQs about Davha