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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Watfala village has a total population of 600 people, consisting of 315 males and 285 females. The village has 165 households and a sex ratio of 904 females per 1,000 males. There are 52 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 461 literate and 139 illiterate residents. Additionally, 421 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 50 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population600315285
Child Population (0–6 yrs)523022
Scheduled Castes (SC)421219202
Scheduled Tribes (ST)502426
Literate Population461260201
Illiterate Population1395584

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
WatfaliSouth-East1.19 km
DodkiNorth1.71 km
MandawgadSouth2.61 km
MalkapurSouth-East2.77 km
NimgavhanNorth-West2.93 km
DagaddhanoraWest3.01 km
KhandalaNorth-East3.05 km
ZombadiSouth-West3.12 km
WalkiEast3.15 km
VijvihirEast3.47 km

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.

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

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

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Watfala

Where is Watfala located?

Watfala village is located in Ner Tehsil, Yavatmal district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Watfala?

The Gram Panchayat of Watfala is Watfali.

What is the pincode of Watfala?

The pincode of Watfala is 445102.

What is the population of Watfala?

Watfala has a total population of 600, including 315 males and 285 females.

How many households are there in Watfala?

There are 165 households in Watfala.

What is the literacy rate in Watfala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Watfala is 76.83%. Male literacy is 82.54% and female literacy is 70.53%.