Watod - Manora, Washim

Watod is a village situated in the Manora tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manora and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Eklara serves as the Village Panchayat for Watod village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Watod is 531068. The village covers a total geographical area of 663.8 hectares and falls under the 444404 pincode. Mangrulpir is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Watod 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 Watod

According to the 2011 Census, Watod village had a total population of 687 people, including 348 males and 339 females, living in 166 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.76%, with male literacy at 92.23% and female literacy at 70.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 345, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 48.

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

Nearby Villages of Watod

Watod 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 Watod

Public transport in the Watod 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 56.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mangrulpir to Watod is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Watod is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Watod

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

Health Facilities in Watod

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

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