Rahati - Ghatanji, Yavatmal

Rahati is a village situated in the Ghatanji tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghatanji and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Rahati village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rahati is 543384. The village covers a total geographical area of 369.39 hectares and falls under the 445301 pincode. Ghatanji is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Rahati 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 Rahati

According to the 2011 Census, Rahati village had a total population of 529 people, including 271 males and 258 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.12%, with male literacy at 86.53% and female literacy at 71.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 487.

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

Nearby Villages of Rahati

Rahati 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 Rahati

Rahati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 106.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghatanji to Rahati is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Rahati is about 65 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 Rahati

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

Health Facilities in Rahati

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

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