Watfala - Ner, Yavatmal

Watfala is a village situated in the Ner tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ner and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Watfali serves as the Village Panchayat for Watfala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Watfala is 542021. The village covers a total geographical area of 230.57 hectares and falls under the 445102 pincode. Darwha is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Watfala 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 Watfala

According to the 2011 Census, Watfala village had a total population of 600 people, including 315 males and 285 females, living in 165 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.12%, with male literacy at 91.23% and female literacy at 76.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 421, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 50.

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

Nearby Villages of Watfala

Watfala 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 Watfala

Watfala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Timtala, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Darwha to Watfala is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Watfala is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Watfala

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

Health Facilities in Watfala

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

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