Washan village, Jat taluka | Pincode 416402

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LGD code: 568834
Pincode: 416402
Post office: Daphalapur
Population: 819
Households: 139
Literacy rate: 50.3%
Sex ratio: 891 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 414
Distance to district centre: 65 km
Distance to mandal centre: 31 km
Distance to Mumbai: 330 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 357 km
Nearest railway station: Gulvanchi · 18 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Arali Hospital · 7 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Washan compares

By population, Washan ranks #106 of 116 villages in Jat mandal.

Literacy rate

50.3%

−11.0% vs mandal average

Washan: 50.3%
Jat mandal: 61.3%
Sangli district: 72.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

891

−61 vs mandal average

Washan: 891
Jat mandal: 952

Household size

people per home

5.9

+0.8 vs mandal average

Washan: 5.9
Jat mandal: 5.1

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Washan at a glance

Washan is a village of 819 people in 139 households (Census 2011) in Jat taluka, Sangli district, Maharashtra, the 106th-largest of 116 villages in Jat taluka. Literacy is 50%, 11 points below the taluka average of 61% and the sex ratio is 891 women per 1,000 men. It lies 65 km from the Sangli district centre, 28 km from Kanamadi, the nearest town, 18 km from Gulvanchi railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 416402, served by Daphalapur post office; the LGD village code is 568834. The nearest hospital or health centre is Arali Hospital, 7 km away. The village votes in Jat assembly constituency, represented by MLA Gopichand Kundlik Padalkar. The population is estimated at 966 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Washan · this village	819	50%	—
Kanthi · Jat	2,043	57%	2.8 km N
Khalati · Jat	2,329	56%	3.8 km SW
Bagewadi · Jat	1,677	61%	4.7 km NW
Bagewadi · Malshiras	3,712	74%	4.7 km NW
Tippehalli · Jat	1,032	73%	7.2 km NE
Jath · Yachuli Adc	218	60%	7.6 km E

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Washan

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 12
Power hours (winter): 15
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: Yes
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: No
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: Sangli Miraj Kupwad
Distance to nearest town (km): 76
Distance to district HQ (km): 76
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 10
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 778
Irrigated area (ha): 684.18
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Washan

LGD code: 568834
Pincode: 416402
Post office: Daphalapur
Population (Census 2011): 819
Population (projected 2026): 966
Households: 139
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 891
Literacy rate: 50.3%
Coordinates: 17.03719°N, 75.14766°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Sangli
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jat
Member of Parliament: Vishal Patil
Member of Legislative Assembly: Gopichand Kundlik Padalkar
Block / Mandal: Jat

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Sangli district level

Then & Now

Washan — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

819

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

966

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

139

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

164

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 819Census 2011
Households: 139Census 2011
Literacy rate: 50.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 891 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 9662026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1642026 projection
Active job cards: 50,373MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 21,133MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 9,36,17,088ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 82.1%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Sangli district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 12,77,233PMAY-G · 12,77,233 of 33,40,872 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Sangli district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 7,14,978Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Sangli district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Washan

Mandal centre

Jat · ≈ 31 km

≈ 1 h 4 min by car · 1 h 16 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Sangli · ≈ 65 km

≈ 2 h 13 min by car · 2 h 37 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,080 people

Kanamadi · ≈ 28 km

≈ 57 min by car · 1 h 7 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Mumbai330 kmcapital
Hyderabad357 km
Bengaluru523 km
Chennai704 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationGulvanchi18 km
Hospital / PHCArali Hospital7 km
ATM / bankBank of Baroda36 km
Petrol pumpBPCL25 km
CollegeShiram Vidaylay hatid30 km
Police stationJat Police Station7 km

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People often ask about Washan

What is the pincode of Washan?

The pincode of Washan, Jat taluka, Sangli district, Maharashtra is 416402. The post office is Daphalapur.

Which post office delivers to Washan?

Mail for Washan is delivered through Daphalapur post office, pincode 416402, in Jat taluka, Sangli district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Washan located?

Washan is a village in Jat taluka of Sangli district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the population of Washan as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Washan village has a population of 819 across 139 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Washan in?

Washan falls under the Sangli Lok Sabha constituency (PC #44) of Maharashtra.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Washan in?

Washan falls under the Jat assembly constituency (AC #288) of Maharashtra.

What is the literacy rate in Washan?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Washan village is 50.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Washan?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Washan village is 891 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Washan?

The nearest health facility to Washan is Government Hospital, Gheradi (~30.1 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Washan?

12 schemes currently match residents of Washan, including Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, Shiv Bhojan Thali, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Washan from Sangli district centre?

Washan is approximately 65 km (straight-line) from the centre of Sangli district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Washan?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Washan village is 568834.

Which is the nearest town to Washan?

Kanamadi (population 10,080, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 28 km from Washan in a straight line.

How big is Washan compared to other villages in Jat taluka?

Washan ranks 106 of 116 villages in Jat taluka by Census 2011 population (819 residents).

How far is Washan from Mumbai?

Washan is about 330 km from Mumbai in a straight line (the state capital of Maharashtra); by road expect roughly 429 km.

How far is Washan from Hyderabad?

Washan is about 357 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 464 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Washan?

Gulvanchi is the nearest railway station to Washan, about 18 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 23 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Washan?

Arali Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Washan, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Washan?

Bank of Baroda is the nearest ATM or bank to Washan, about 36 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 47 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Washan?

BPCL is the nearest petrol pump to Washan, about 25 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 32 km.

Who is the MLA of Washan?

Washan falls under Jat assembly constituency (AC 288). The sitting MLA is Gopichand Kundlik Padalkar (BJP).

Who is the MP for Washan?

Washan is in Sangli Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Vishal Patil (IND).

What is the population of Washan in 2026?

Washan is estimated at 966 people in 2026, up about 18% from 819 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Washan in?

Maharashtra falls in the Western Plateau and Hills zone (cotton, jowar, sugarcane, oilseeds) and the West Coast Plains and Ghats zone (rice, coconut, spices, rubber, plantation crops) of the ICAR classification; Washan in Sangli district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-09-23
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-25
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)