Both village, Darwha taluka | Pincode 445202

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LGD code: 542565
Pincode: 445202
Post office: Darwha
Population: 1,301
Households: 321
Literacy rate: 70.6%
Sex ratio: 927 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 711
Distance to district centre: 38 km
Distance to mandal centre: 61 km
Distance to Mumbai: 555 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 369 km
Nearest railway station: Chandur · 18 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Rural Hospital Nandgaon-Khandeshwar · 8 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Both compares

By population, Both ranks #42 of 144 villages in Darwha mandal.

Literacy rate

70.6%

−2.0% vs mandal average

Both: 70.6%
Darwha mandal: 72.6%
Yavatmal district: 73.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

927

−21 vs mandal average

Both: 927
Darwha mandal: 948

Household size

people per home

4.1

Same as the mandal average

Both: 4.1
Darwha mandal: 4.1

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

Both at a glance

Both is a village of 1,301 people in 321 households (Census 2011) in Darwha taluka, Yavatmal district, Maharashtra, the 42nd-largest of 144 villages in Darwha taluka. Literacy is 71%, 2 points below the taluka average of 73% and the sex ratio is 927 women per 1,000 men. It lies 38 km from the Yavatmal district centre, 24 km from Tembhurni, the nearest town, 18 km from Chandur railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 445202, served by Darwha post office; the LGD village code is 542565. The nearest hospital or health centre is Rural Hospital Nandgaon-Khandeshwar, 8 km away. The village votes in Washim assembly constituency, represented by MLA Shyam Ramcharan Khode. The population is estimated at 1,534 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Both · this village	1,301	71%	—
Both · Kinwat	539	70%	0 km N
Both · Selu	610	63%	0 km N
Both · Kelapur	2,200	70%	0 km N
Wai · Mahur	4,423	73%	1.5 km N
Khambala · Kinwat	1,918	62%	1.9 km E
Khambala · Manora	963	62%	1.9 km E

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Both

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 12
Power hours (winter): 15
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
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: Yes
Sub post office: No
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: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: DARWHA
Distance to nearest town (km): 12
Distance to district HQ (km): 52
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 12
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 515.22
Irrigated area (ha): 339.96
Forest area (ha): 102.41

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

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Key facts — Both

LGD code: 542565
Pincode: 445202
Post office: Darwha
Population (Census 2011): 1,301
Population (projected 2026): 1,534
Households: 321
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 927
Literacy rate: 70.6%
Coordinates: 20.65499°N, 77.90783°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Yavatmal-Washim
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Washim
Member of Parliament: Sanjay Deshmukh
Member of Legislative Assembly: Shyam Ramcharan Khode
Block / Mandal: Darwha

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 Yavatmal district level

Then & Now

Both — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,301

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,534

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

321

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

378

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: 1,301Census 2011
Households: 321Census 2011
Literacy rate: 70.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 927 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,5342026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 3782026 projection
Active job cards: 2,33,022MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,48,616MGNREGA · 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 · Yavatmal district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 12,77,233PMAY-G · 12,77,233 of 33,40,872 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Yavatmal district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 7,14,978Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Yavatmal 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Both

Mandal centre

Darwha · ≈ 61 km

≈ 2 h 5 min by car · 2 h 29 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Yavatmal · ≈ 38 km

≈ 1 h 18 min by car · 1 h 33 min by bike

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Nearest town · 19,014 people

Tembhurni · ≈ 24 km

≈ 50 min by car · 59 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Mumbai555 kmcapital
Hyderabad369 km
Bengaluru855 km
Chennai879 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationChandur18 km
Hospital / PHCRural Hospital Nandgaon-Khandeshwar8 km
ATM / bankMaha-e-Seva Kendra CSP29 km
Petrol pumpIndian oil24 km
CollegeDr Rajendra Gade Institute of Technology33 km
Police stationNandgaon Khandeshwar Police Station8 km

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Lead story

September 2026

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Maharashtra govt decides to provide soft loans to sugar mills to clear pending dues of farmers for 2025-26 crushing season

Reported by News On AIR.

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Sep

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Congress demands drought declaration, Rs 50,000 per hectare for Maharashtra farmers

Reported by National Herald.

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Sep

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CJP’s Dipke seeks help for Maharashtra farmers amid dry spell; slams CEC in Trinamool case

Reported by ThePrint.

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First day of Diwali; auspicious day for buying gold and utensils.

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News from Yavatmal & Maharashtra

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Maharashtra govt decides to provide soft loans to sugar mills to clear pending dues of farmers for 2025-26 crushing season
News On AIR5h ago
Congress demands drought declaration, Rs 50,000 per hectare for Maharashtra farmers
National Herald11h ago
CJP’s Dipke seeks help for Maharashtra farmers amid dry spell; slams CEC in Trinamool case
ThePrint11h ago
Drought-like situation in several Maharashtra districts; ministers to conduct review: CM Fadnavis
The New Indian Express12h ago
7.47 Lakh Solar Pumps in Maharashtra: A Look into How India Is Shifting to Solar Irrigation
The Better India19h ago
Pawar Seeks Drought Declaration, Loan Waiver For Maharashtra Farmers
Deccan Chronicleyesterday

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People often ask about Both

What is the pincode of Both?

The pincode of Both, Darwha taluka, Yavatmal district, Maharashtra is 445202. The post office is Darwha.

Which post office delivers to Both?

Mail for Both is delivered through Darwha post office, pincode 445202, in Darwha taluka, Yavatmal district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Both located?

Both is a village in Darwha taluka of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the population of Both as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Both village has a population of 1,301 across 321 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Both in?

Both falls under the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha constituency (PC #14) of Maharashtra.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Both in?

Both falls under the Washim assembly constituency (AC #34) of Maharashtra.

What is the literacy rate in Both?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Both village is 70.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Both?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Both village is 927 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Both?

12 schemes currently match residents of Both, 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 Both from Yavatmal district centre?

Both is approximately 38 km (straight-line) from the centre of Yavatmal district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Both?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Both village is 542565.

Which is the nearest town to Both?

Tembhurni (population 19,014, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 24 km from Both in a straight line.

How big is Both compared to other villages in Darwha taluka?

Both ranks 42 of 144 villages in Darwha taluka by Census 2011 population (1,301 residents).

How far is Both from Mumbai?

Both is about 555 km from Mumbai in a straight line (the state capital of Maharashtra); by road expect roughly 721 km.

How far is Both from Hyderabad?

Both is about 369 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 479 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Both?

Chandur is the nearest railway station to Both, about 18 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 24 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Both?

Rural Hospital Nandgaon-Khandeshwar is the nearest hospital or health centre to Both, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Both?

Maha-e-Seva Kendra CSP is the nearest ATM or bank to Both, about 29 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 38 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Both?

Indian oil is the nearest petrol pump to Both, about 24 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 31 km.

Who is the MLA of Both?

Both falls under Washim assembly constituency (AC 34). The sitting MLA is Shyam Ramcharan Khode (BJP).

Who is the MP for Both?

Both is in Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Sanjay Deshmukh (SHS(UBT)).

What is the population of Both in 2026?

Both is estimated at 1,534 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,301 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Both 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; Both in Yavatmal 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 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-19
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)