Phefarwada - Maregaon, Yavatmal

Phefarwada is a village situated in the Maregaon tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maregaon and around 113 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Machindra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Phefarwada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phefarwada is 543756. The village covers a total geographical area of 316.82 hectares and falls under the 445303 pincode. Wani is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Phefarwada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Wani Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chandrapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Phefarwada

As per Census 2011, Phefarwada village has a total population of 172 people, consisting of 85 males and 87 females. The village has 43 households and a sex ratio of 1,023 females per 1,000 males. There are 17 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 143 literate and 29 illiterate residents. Additionally, 44 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Phefarwada are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1728587
Child Population (0–6 yrs)17611
Scheduled Tribes (ST)442024
Literate Population1437667
Illiterate Population29920

Nearby Villages of Phefarwada

Phefarwada 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MachhindraSouth1.33 km
Hiwara MajaraNorth2.03 km
BambardaWest2.08 km
Wanoja (devi)South-East2.70 km
Dol.dongargaonSouth2.96 km
GorajNorth-East2.97 km
KhadakiSouth-West3.76 km
ChopanNorth-West3.86 km
KanadaNorth3.99 km
MardiWest4.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Phefarwada

Public transport in the Phefarwada is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Warora, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wani to Phefarwada is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Phefarwada is about 113 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Phefarwada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Phefarwada

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Phefarwada

Where is Phefarwada located?

Phefarwada village is located in Maregaon Tehsil, Yavatmal district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Phefarwada?

The Gram Panchayat of Phefarwada is Machindra.

What is the pincode of Phefarwada?

The pincode of Phefarwada is 445303.

What is the population of Phefarwada?

Phefarwada has a total population of 172, including 85 males and 87 females.

How many households are there in Phefarwada?

There are 43 households in Phefarwada.

What is the literacy rate in Phefarwada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Phefarwada is 83.14%. Male literacy is 89.41% and female literacy is 77.01%.