Donwada - Arni, Yavatmal

Donwada is a village situated in the Arni tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arni and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Kautha Bazar serves as the Village Panchayat for Donwada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Donwada is 543301. The village covers a total geographical area of 559.52 hectares and falls under the 445103 pincode. Digras is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

Donwada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arni Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chandrapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Donwada

According to the 2011 Census, Donwada village had a total population of 212 people, including 106 males and 106 females, living in 55 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.03%, with male literacy at 82.95% and female literacy at 75.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 63, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 35.

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

Nearby Villages of Donwada

Donwada 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 Donwada

Public transport in the Donwada is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambari, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digras to Donwada is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Donwada is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Donwada

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

Health Facilities in Donwada

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

FAQs about Donwada