Jewali - Umarkhed, Yavatmal

Jewali is a village situated in the Umarkhed tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Umarkhed and around 150 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Jewali village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jewali is 543057. The village covers a total geographical area of 2066 hectares and falls under the 445206 pincode. Umarkhed is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Jewali

According to the 2011 Census, Jewali village had a total population of 1,644 people, including 842 males and 802 females, living in 373 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.40%, with male literacy at 86.93% and female literacy at 69.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 525, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 303.

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

Nearby Villages of Jewali

Jewali 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 Jewali

Jewali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Saharsrakund, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Umarkhed to Jewali is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Jewali is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jewali

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

Health Facilities in Jewali

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

FAQs about Jewali