Vithala - Digras, Yavatmal

Vithala is a village situated in the Digras tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Digras and around 79 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Ithala serves as the Village Panchayat for Vithala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vithala is 542718. The village covers a total geographical area of 1777.63 hectares and falls under the 445203 pincode. Digras is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Vithala 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 Vithala

According to the 2011 Census, Vithala village had a total population of 3,569 people, including 1,864 males and 1,705 females, living in 778 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.72%, with male literacy at 84.55% and female literacy at 64.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 324, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 254.

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

Nearby Villages of Vithala

Vithala 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 Vithala

Public transport in the Vithala is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Yavatmal, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digras to Vithala is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Vithala is about 79 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vithala

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

Health Facilities in Vithala

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

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