Both - Kelapur, Yavatmal

Both is a village situated in the Kelapur tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pandharkaoda and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Both village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Both is 543508. The village covers a total geographical area of 894.44 hectares and falls under the 445302 pincode. Pandharkaoda is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Both 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 Both

According to the 2011 Census, Both village had a total population of 2,200 people, including 1,095 males and 1,105 females, living in 480 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.62%, with male literacy at 85.65% and female literacy at 71.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 90, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,507.

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

Nearby Villages of Both

Both 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 Both

Both is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pimpalkhuti, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandharkaoda to Both is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Both is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Both

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

Health Facilities in Both

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

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