Dhawanda - Manora, Washim

Dhawanda is a village situated in the Manora tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manora and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Dhvanda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhawanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhawanda is 531103. The village covers a total geographical area of 304.03 hectares and falls under the 444404 pincode. Digras is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Dhawanda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Karanja Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhawanda

As per Census 2011, Dhawanda village has a total population of 862 people, consisting of 452 males and 410 females. The village has 203 households and a sex ratio of 907 females per 1,000 males. There are 97 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 703 literate and 159 illiterate residents. Additionally, 169 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 180 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhawanda are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population862452410
Child Population (0–6 yrs)975344
Scheduled Castes (SC)1698287
Scheduled Tribes (ST)18010080
Literate Population703389314
Illiterate Population1596396

Nearby Villages of Dhawanda

Dhawanda 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BalajinagarSouth1.60 km
Kakad ChikhaliWest2.08 km
RahatiSouth-East2.24 km
NandgavhanSouth-East2.86 km
PoharadeviNorth-West3.29 km
GogjaiWest3.62 km
PeluEast3.75 km
Gondegaon.South-West4.34 km
KatiEast4.39 km
RamnagarNorth-East4.50 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhawanda

Public transport in the Dhawanda 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 71.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digras to Dhawanda is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Dhawanda is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhawanda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dhawanda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Dhawanda

Where is Dhawanda located?

Dhawanda village is located in Manora Tehsil, Washim district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhawanda?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhawanda is Dhvanda.

What is the pincode of Dhawanda?

The pincode of Dhawanda is 444404.

What is the population of Dhawanda?

Dhawanda has a total population of 862, including 452 males and 410 females.

How many households are there in Dhawanda?

There are 203 households in Dhawanda.

What is the literacy rate in Dhawanda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhawanda is 81.55%. Male literacy is 86.06% and female literacy is 76.59%.