Nagzari - Risod, Washim

Nagzari is a village situated in the Risod tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Risod and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Goundhala serves as the Village Panchayat for Nagzari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nagzari is 531277. The village covers a total geographical area of 204.39 hectares and falls under the 444504 pincode. Mehkar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Nagzari

According to the 2011 Census, Nagzari village had a total population of 611 people, including 325 males and 286 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 880 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.10%, with male literacy at 86.09% and female literacy at 62.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 205, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Nagzari

Nagzari 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 Nagzari

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Nagzari. The nearest railway station is Kekatumar, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mehkar to Nagzari is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Nagzari is about 47 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 Nagzari

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

Health Facilities in Nagzari

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

FAQs about Nagzari