Rasa - Ghatanji, Yavatmal

Rasa is a village situated in the Ghatanji tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghatanji and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Rahati serves as the Village Panchayat for Rasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rasa is 543385. The village covers a total geographical area of 258.02 hectares and falls under the 445301 pincode. Ghatanji is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Rasa 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 Rasa

According to the 2011 Census, Rasa village had a total population of 510 people, including 267 males and 243 females, living in 127 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.48%, with male literacy at 88.79% and female literacy at 78.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 54, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 178.

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

Nearby Villages of Rasa

Rasa 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 Rasa

Rasa 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 106.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghatanji to Rasa is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Rasa is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rasa

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

Health Facilities in Rasa

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

FAQs about Rasa