Laygavhan - Digras, Yavatmal

Laygavhan is a village situated in the Digras tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Digras and around 9 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Gandhinagar serves as the Village Panchayat for Laygavhan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Laygavhan is 542666. The village covers a total geographical area of 297 hectares and falls under the 445203 pincode. Digras is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Laygavhan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Digras Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Laygavhan

According to the 2011 Census, Laygavhan village had a total population of 607 people, including 319 males and 288 females, living in 169 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.95%, with male literacy at 87.41% and female literacy at 67.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 117, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 74.

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

Nearby Villages of Laygavhan

Laygavhan 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 Laygavhan

Public transport in the Laygavhan is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karanja, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digras to Laygavhan is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Laygavhan is about 9 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Laygavhan

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

Health Facilities in Laygavhan

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

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