Anchal Village Overview
Anchal is a village in Risod tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It lies about 24 km from Risod tehsil headquarters and around 50 km from Washim district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Anchal village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Anchal village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Anchal is 531309. The village covers a geographical area of 558.15 hectares and has a pincode of 444503. Risod is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.
Location Map of Anchal
Population & Demographics of Anchal
This section provides population and demographic details of Anchal village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,307 | 681 | 626 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 184 | 103 | 81 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 212 | 101 | 111 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 19 | 10 | 9 |
| Literate Population | 965 | 541 | 424 |
| Illiterate Population | 342 | 140 | 202 |
Key population details of Anchal village are given below:
- Anchal village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,307, including approximately 681 males and 626 females, with a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 212 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 19 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Anchal village is good, with a literacy rate of about 73.83%.
- There are around 279 households in Anchal village.
Transport & Connectivity of Anchal
Transport facilities help residents of Anchal village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Anchal
The following villages are located close to Anchal and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Anchal
- Where is Anchal located?
- Anchal village is located in Risod Tehsil, Washim district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Anchal?
- Anchal is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Anchal?
- The pincode of Anchal is 444503.
- What is the population of Anchal?
- Anchal has a total population of 1,307, including 681 males and 626 females.
- How many households are there in Anchal?
- There are 279 households in Anchal.
- What is the literacy rate in Anchal?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Anchal is 73.83%. Male literacy is 79.44% and female literacy is 67.73%.