Mangwadi - Risod, Washim

Mangwadi is a village situated in the Risod tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Risod and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Mangwadi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mangwadi is 531358. The village covers a total geographical area of 1175.26 hectares and falls under the 444506 pincode. Risod is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Mangwadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Mangwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Mangwadi village had a total population of 2,392 people, including 1,237 males and 1,155 females, living in 510 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.32%, with male literacy at 85.22% and female literacy at 62.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 266, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 467.

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

Nearby Villages of Mangwadi

Mangwadi 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 Mangwadi

Mangwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kekatumar, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Risod to Mangwadi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Mangwadi 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 Mangwadi

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

Health Facilities in Mangwadi

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

FAQs about Mangwadi