Washim

Washim is a Town and Tehsil in Washim District of Maharashtra. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Washim Block (CD) is 03999. Total area of washim tehsil is 880 km² including 831.84 km² rural area and 47.80 km² urban area. Washim tehsil has a population of 2,55,188 peoples, out of which urban population is 78,387 while rural population is 1,76,801. Washim has a sex ratio of approximately 922 females for every 1,000 males. Washim tehsil has a population density of 290.1 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 53,601 houses in the sub-district, including 15,393 urban houses and 38,208 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 72.72% population of washim tehsil is literate, out of which 78.74% males and 66.19% females are literate.

List of Villages in Washim Tehsil

Washim Tehsil has a total of 128 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Washim Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Washim Tehsil

The population profile of Washim Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Washim's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Washim Tehsil , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.