Mop - Risod, Washim

Mop is a village situated in the Risod tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Risod and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Mope serves as the Village Panchayat for Mop village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mop is 531362. The village covers a total geographical area of 1102.66 hectares and falls under the 444506 pincode. Risod is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Mop

According to the 2011 Census, Mop village had a total population of 2,781 people, including 1,461 males and 1,320 females, living in 619 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.65%, with male literacy at 93.47% and female literacy at 74.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 756, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 56.

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

Nearby Villages of Mop

Mop 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 Mop

Mop 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 74.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Risod to Mop is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Mop is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mop

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

Health Facilities in Mop

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

FAQs about Mop