Watgal Village
Watgal is a revenue village in Maski taluka, Raichur district, Karnataka. It had a population of 1,823 in 350 households (Census 2011).
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1,823 souls. 350 homes.
Maski taluka, Raichur district, Karnataka.
Watgal today
- Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole)₹8,150Sindhanur APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Cotton₹9,250Raichur APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Dry Chillies₹19,500Sindhanur APMC · 13 Nov 2026
Hindu temples mapped near Watgal
Next: First Karthika Somavaram — Monday 16 November 2026 (today)
Within 10 km of Watgal, straight line, nearest first.
- Sri Rama Temple · 9.0 km away
Dates may vary by regional panchangam — confirm with your temple. Dates: HinduTone's Hyderabad day panchang; retrieved Monday 9 November 2026.
Watgal at a glance
Watgal is one of the larger villages of Maski taluka — 25th of 132 by population, with 1,823 people in 350 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 54.3%, level with Raichur district's 54.1% (Maski taluka: 59.8%), while the sex ratio was 1,003 women per 1,000 men, the same as the district's 1,004. It falls under Vatagal gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 584120, served by Watgal post office. The village covers 2,889 hectares — about 28.9 km², or roughly 63 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Maski assembly constituency and the Koppal Lok Sabha constituency.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Maski (ಮಸ್ಕಿ) Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 1 self-help group with 9 members (2025-26) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
- Encyclopaedia
- Wikipedia (English) · Wikipedia (اردو) · Wikidata Q7974638 Matched on the LGD village code; retrieved 2026-10-29.
Gram panchayat
Watgal is in the Vatagal gram panchayat.
Other villages in Vatagal
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Watgal compares
By population, Watgal ranks #25 of 132 inhabited villages in Maski taluka.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Watgal ranks
| Ranked by | Watgal | In Raichur district | In Karnataka | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 1,823 | 247 of 814 | 6,137 of 27,246 (tied)above 77% | 1,272 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 350 | 231 of 814 (tied) | 6,930 of 27,246 (tied)above 74% | 235 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 54.3% | 384 of 814 (tied) | 24,610 of 27,246 (tied)above 10% | 53.5% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 1,003 per 1,000 males | 412 of 814 (tied) | 9,973 of 27,233 (tied)above 63% | 1,004 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 5.21 per household | 518 of 814 (tied) | 5,134 of 27,246 (tied)above 81% | 5.39 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 63.1 per km² | 756 of 814 | 24,499 of 27,246 (tied)above 10% | 158.4 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 57.5% | 209 of 814 (tied) | 8,560 of 27,246 (tied)above 68% | 53.2% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Watgal
In Raichur district
- DumtiSindhnur, Raichur1,898 people · 53.1% literate · 1,013 per 1,000 · 5.17 per householdCompare →
- RajalbandaManvi, Raichur1,771 people · 55.8% literate · 992 per 1,000 · 5.21 per householdCompare →
- Udbal (Umli)Maski, Raichur1,811 people · 56.1% literate · 994 per 1,000 · 5.10 per householdCompare →
- RamathanhalSindhnur, Raichur2,113 people · 56.7% literate · 1,003 per 1,000 · 5.19 per householdCompare →
- HospetRaichur, Raichur2,006 people · 57.4% literate · 1,006 per 1,000 · 5.18 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Karnataka
- DindurGajendragad, Gadag1,953 people · 53.5% literate · 1,013 per 1,000 · 5.17 per householdCompare →
- RummungudKalagi, Kalaburagi1,609 people · 53.9% literate · 1,014 per 1,000 · 5.31 per householdCompare →
- EvaniChittapur, Kalaburagi1,891 people · 54.7% literate · 1,007 per 1,000 · 5.42 per householdCompare →
- Hire-ShellikeriBagalkot, Bagalkote2,158 people · 56.6% literate · 1,000 per 1,000 · 5.16 per householdCompare →
- IttigiKampli, Ballari2,146 people · 53.0% literate · 993 per 1,000 · 5.31 per householdCompare →
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Likeness is the distance between two villages' Census 2011 figures — population (log scale), literacy rate, sex ratio and household size — each scaled so no single figure dominates. It describes recorded demographics, not culture or community.
What Watgal had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Available
- Power for homes Not available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 584120
Post office: Watgal
Other villages in Maski taluka
View all 144 →- Maski
- Balganur
- Medikinhal
- Sante-Kellur
- Pamankallur
- Toran Dinni
- Mattur
- Hiredinni
- Jakker-Madu
- Malladgudda
- Halapur
- Ameengad
- Maraldinni
- Goudanbhavi
- Kholabal
- Hadagali
- Hanchinhal (U)
- Ankusadoddi
- Buddinni
- Myadarnal
- Markamdinni
- Desai-Bhogapur
- Hanpanhal
- Gonhal
- Udbal (Umli)
- Advibhavi(Maski)
- Bhogapur
- Kanoor
- Basapur
- Hasamakal
- Naraga Benchi
- Gonwar
Watgal — Census 2011 to estimated 2026
Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Karnataka's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+12.9%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 1,823Census 2011
- Male / female
- 910 / 913
- Households
- 350
- People per home
- 5.2
- Literacy rate
- 54.3%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 1,049
- Work participation
- 57.5%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Watgal on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 2 km, from the village's own post office in India Post's directory — not the exact site of Watgal. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Watgal · 16.1000° N, 76.7500° E
Electoral profile
Estimated: 100% of the 13 mapped villages in the same mandal fall in this constituency. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); TCPD Lok Dhaba, Trivedi Centre for Political Data, Ashoka University.
Latest posts from the village
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Write a postHealth & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Watgal
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
Nearest health facilities we hold
No health facility within 25 km in our places data yet — not reported.
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Land records · official portal for Karnataka
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- What you can look up
- RTC (Pahani), mutation register, village maps
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- Revenue Department, Government of Karnataka
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Essential services & places near Watgal
Watgal isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Maski taluka, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices646 in Raichur district
Bank
BASAVAN GOUDA BUILDING,, NEW BAZAR,MASKI, RAICHUR DIST, KARNATAKA STATE - 584 124
Bank · No map location — listed by district
SANJEEVA REDDY BUILDING,LINGASGURSINDHANUR ROAD,MASKI TQ LINGASUGUR 584124
Post office
Hospitals & clinics152 in Raichur district
Clinic
Near Post Office,Maski Tq
Schools & anganwadis37 in Raichur district
Colleges & universities39 in Raichur district
Police & fire stations2 in Raichur district
Revenue & panchayat offices4 in Raichur district
Government offices8 in Raichur district
Temples30 in Raichur district
Churches4 in Raichur district
Mosques74 in Raichur district
Mosque
Mudgal Rural, Karnataka
Mosque
Jevargi - Chamarajanagar Rd, Maski, Karnataka
Mosque
SH 19, Maski, Karnataka
Other places of worship9 in Raichur district
Transport33 in Raichur district
Agriculture services3 in Raichur district
Community places19 in Raichur district
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People often ask about Watgal
Where is Watgal located?
Watgal is a village in Maski taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka, India.
Which district is Watgal in?
Watgal is in Raichur district of Karnataka.
Which gram panchayat does Watgal belong to?
Watgal comes under the Vatagal gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Watgal?
The pincode of Watgal, Maski, Raichur is 584120.
What is the population of Watgal?
As per the 2011 Census, Watgal had a population of 1,823 (910 males and 913 females).
How many households are there in Watgal?
Watgal had 350 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Watgal?
Watgal covers about 2,889 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Watgal?
The literacy rate of Watgal was 54.3% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Watgal?
Watgal had 1,003 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Watgal in?
Watgal is in the Koppal Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Watgal?
K. Rajashekar Basavaraj Hitnal (Indian National Congress) won the Koppal Lok Sabha seat, which includes Watgal, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Watgal in?
Watgal is in the Maski assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Watgal?
Basan Gouda Turvihal (Indian National Congress) won the Maski assembly seat, which includes Watgal, in 2023.
Which development block is Watgal in?
Watgal is in the Maski (ಮಸ್ಕಿ) development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Watgal?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Watgal is 600888 and its Census 2011 village code is 600888.
Which villages are near Watgal?
Villages near Watgal include Anwari (about 7 km), Hussainpur (about 8 km), Harvapur (about 10 km), Chikkadinni (about 10 km), Hiredinni (about 10 km).
What is the population of Watgal in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Watgal's Census 2011 population of 1,823 by Karnataka's official RGI projection (+12.9% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 2,060 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Watgal?
The sarpanch of Watgal has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for November: 21.4 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Raichur district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) · Average (Whole) | Lingasugur APMC | 7,700 | 7,700 | 7,700 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) · Average (Whole) | Sindhanur APMC | 8,150 | 8,150 | 8,150 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Cotton · H4 | Raichur APMC | 8,000 | 9,465 | 9,250 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Dry Chillies · Guntur | Sindhanur APMC | 19,500 | 25,600 | 19,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Groundnut · Shelled (Bunch) | Raichur APMC | 5,285 | 7,725 | 7,369 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Paddy(Common) · Sona | Lingasugur APMC | 3,950 | 4,000 | 3,950 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Paddy(Common) · Sona Mahsuri | Raichur APMC | 2,329 | 3,930 | 3,591 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Paddy(Common) · Sona Masuri (OLD) | Manvi APMC | 3,700 | 5,418 | 4,395 | 13 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Watgal's shops. Best mandi price near Watgal →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (the village's own post office in India Post's directory).
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