Dawakha - Mangrulpir, Washim
Dawakha is a village situated in the Mangrulpir tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mangrulpir and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Khadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dawakha village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dawakha is 530751. The village covers a total geographical area of 128 hectares and falls under the 444403 pincode.
Dawakha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Washim Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Dawakha
Dawakha 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ekamba | North-East | 1.29 km |
| Khadi | East | 1.81 km |
| Mohari | South | 2.04 km |
| Poti | West | 2.47 km |
| Amgavhan | North-East | 2.99 km |
| Parwa | North-West | 3.14 km |
| Lakhamapur | North | 3.38 km |
| Pimpalshenda | North-East | 3.46 km |
| Belkhed | South-West | 3.54 km |
| Shivni Road | North-West | 4.28 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Dawakha
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Dawakha. The nearest railway station is Karanja, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.3 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Washim to Dawakha is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Dawakha
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dawakha village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Dawakha
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dawakha village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Dawakha
Where is Dawakha located?
Dawakha village is located in Mangrulpir Tehsil, Washim district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dawakha?
The Gram Panchayat of Dawakha is Khadi.
What is the pincode of Dawakha?
The pincode of Dawakha is 444403.