Kawathal - Mangrulpir, Washim

Kawathal 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 55 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Kawathal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kawathal is 530773. The village covers a total geographical area of 2292.44 hectares and falls under the 444403 pincode. Mangrulpir is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Kawathal 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.

Population of Kawathal

According to the 2011 Census, Kawathal village had a total population of 3,496 people, including 1,773 males and 1,723 females, living in 778 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.62%, with male literacy at 87.48% and female literacy at 75.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,079, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 268.

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

Nearby Villages of Kawathal

Kawathal 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 Kawathal

Kawathal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karanja, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mangrulpir to Kawathal is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Kawathal 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 Kawathal

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

Health Facilities in Kawathal

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

FAQs about Kawathal