Lawana - Mangrulpir, Washim

Lawana is a village situated in the Mangrulpir tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mangrulpir and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Lawana village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lawana is 530811. The village covers a total geographical area of 824.84 hectares and falls under the 444403 pincode. Mangrulpir is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Lawana 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 Lawana

According to the 2011 Census, Lawana village had a total population of 971 people, including 497 males and 474 females, living in 221 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.61%, with male literacy at 90.25% and female literacy at 74.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 166, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 230.

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

Nearby Villages of Lawana

Lawana 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 Lawana

Lawana 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 44.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mangrulpir to Lawana is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Lawana is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lawana

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

Health Facilities in Lawana

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

FAQs about Lawana