Tapovan - Mangrulpir, Washim

Tapovan 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 40 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Tapowan serves as the Village Panchayat for Tapovan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tapovan is 530716. The village covers a total geographical area of 601.63 hectares and falls under the 444402 pincode. Mangrulpir is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Tapovan 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 Tapovan

According to the 2011 Census, Tapovan village had a total population of 1,062 people, including 557 males and 505 females, living in 252 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.03%, with male literacy at 88.07% and female literacy at 77.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 303, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 21.

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

Nearby Villages of Tapovan

Tapovan 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 Tapovan

Tapovan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lohogad, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mangrulpir to Tapovan is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Tapovan is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tapovan

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

Health Facilities in Tapovan

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

FAQs about Tapovan