Watfali - Ner, Yavatmal

Watfali is a village situated in the Ner tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ner and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Watfali village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Watfali is 542022. The village covers a total geographical area of 724.55 hectares and falls under the 445102 pincode. Darwha is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Watfali 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 Watfali

According to the 2011 Census, Watfali village had a total population of 1,711 people, including 896 males and 815 females, living in 435 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.05%, with male literacy at 93.44% and female literacy at 79.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 839, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 107.

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

Nearby Villages of Watfali

Watfali 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 Watfali

Watfali 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 66.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Darwha to Watfali is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Watfali is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Watfali

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

Health Facilities in Watfali

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

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