Indian Village Directory

Watad Village

Watad is an inhabited village in Ratnagiri Taluka of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 565493, the Census 2011 record lists 3,687 people in 903 households and the reported area is 1,678 hectares. The local references include Ratnagiri CD Block and the nearest town reference is Ratnagiri at about 51 km.

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Quick answer: Watad is a village in Ratnagiri Taluka, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 565493 and 3,687 people in 903 households.
Village Code565493
Population3,687
Households903
Area1,678 hectares
Nearest TownRatnagiri

Key Village Facts

Village
Watad
Census Village Code
565493
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Ratnagiri
District Census Code
528
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Ratnagiri
Sub-district Census Code
04271
CD Block
Ratnagiri
Households
903
Population
3,687
Male Population
1,687
Female Population
2,000
Sex Ratio
1,185.54
Area
1,678 hectares
Area
16.78 sq km
Nearest Town
Ratnagiri
Nearest Town Distance
51 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Watad at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,687 people, 1,678 hectares of reported area and Ratnagiri as the nearest town reference for Watad, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictRatnagiri
TalukaRatnagiri
CD BlockRatnagiri
  • Watad falls under Ratnagiri Taluka in Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 565493.
  • The record lists 3,687 people living in 903 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,678 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Ratnagiri.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density219.73 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.08 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share14.05%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.57%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share56.2%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Watad in the official administrative record. Census village code 565493 and Ratnagiri CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
528
Sub-district Census Code
04271
Village Census Code
565493
CD Block Code
0322
CD Block Name
Ratnagiri

Location and Distance

Ratnagiri is the nearest town listed for Watad, about 51 km away. Ratnagiri is listed as the district headquarters at about 51 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Ratnagiri
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
51 km
District Headquarter
Ratnagiri
Distance from District Headquarter
51 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Ratnagiri
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
51 km
Nearest Town
Ratnagiri
Distance from Nearest Town
51 km
Total Geographical Area
1,678 hectares
Area
16.78 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,687 people in 903 households, with 1,687 male residents and 2,000 female residents. The average household size is 4.08, and SC share is 14.05% and ST share is 0.57% for Watad. Population density works out to about 219.73 people per sq km.

Total Households
903
Total Population
3,687
Male Population
1,687
Female Population
2,000
Sex Ratio
1,185.54
Average Household Size
4.08
SC Population
518
SC Male Population
235
SC Female Population
283
SC Population Share
14.05
ST Population
21
ST Male Population
13
ST Female Population
8
ST Population Share
0.57
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Watad list 6 government primary schools and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
5
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
6
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Watad. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
2
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
12
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
9
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
TB Clinic Count
1
TB Clinic Doctors Total Strength Count
1
TB Clinic Doctors In Position Count
1
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff Total Strength Count
1
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff In Position Count
1
Hospital Allopathic Count
1
Hospital Allopathic Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Hospital Allopathic Doctors In Position Count
1
Hospital Allopathic Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Hospital Allopathic Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Dispensary Count
1
Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Dispensary Doctors In Position Count
1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Watad include hand pump water, treated tap water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Watad include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Post And Telegraph Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Watad include commercial bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Commercial Bank
Available
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Watad is reported as 20 hours per day in summer and 24 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Watad show that net sown area is 1,668 hectares and irrigated land is 937 hectares (56.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
10.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
1668.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
731 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
937.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
731 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Watad

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
107
Banks in Matched Records
24
Matched PINs
23

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 77 72%
CRM 30 28%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of India 30 28%
State Bank of India 20 19%
Bank of Maharashtra 15 14%
ICICI Bank Limited 8 7.5%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 7 6.5%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Au Small Finance Bank Limited ATM 415612 Ratnagiri Ratnagiri Ratnagiri (M CL) Airport Road Mazgaon Sidhi Vinayak Residency, Shop No.1 and 2, B Wing, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, 415612
Axis Bank Limited ATM 415614 Ratnagiri Ratnagiri Ratnagiri (M CL) Post, Jaigad, Ratnagiri Maharashtra 415614 Jsw Jaigarh Port Limited, 8635 Gc2, Sakhar Mohalla, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra…
Bank of India ATM 415604 Ratnagiri Ratnagiri Ratnagiri (M CL) Main Bajarpeth, Kherdi, Chiplun Kherdi, Chplun, Vardan Comlex, Gala No.14, Near Kherdi Bus Stop, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra…
Bank of Baroda ATM 415612 Ratnagiri Ratnagiri Ratnagiri (M CL) Maruti Mandir Paras Plaza, C Wing, K. C Jain Ngr, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, 415612
Bank of India ATM 415606 Ratnagiri Ratnagiri Saitvade Chiplun Ratnagiri Devan Road, Gajanan Krupa, Dervan Phata A/P Sawarde, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, 415606
Bank of India ATM 415612 Ratnagiri Ratnagiri Ratnagiri (M CL) Kokan Nagar Stop, Dist. Ratnagiri House No. 750w, Raj Nagar Majgaon Road, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, 415612
Bank of India ATM 415612 Ratnagiri Ratnagiri Ratnagiri (M CL) Juna Malnaka Ratnagiri Arians Towersshop No, Opposite Gandhi Petrol Pump, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, 415612
Bank of India ATM 415612 Ratnagiri Ratnagiri Ratnagiri (M CL) Vithoba Temple, M. G. Road, Ratnagiri, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, 415612

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Watad village located?

Watad is in Ratnagiri Taluka of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Watad village in?

Watad village is in Ratnagiri district.

Which state is Watad village in?

Watad village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Watad under?

Watad comes under Ratnagiri Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Watad?

The Census village code of Watad is 565493.

What is the population of Watad village?

The village record lists 3,687 people and 903 households for Watad.

How many households are in Watad village?

The village record lists 903 households for Watad.

What is the male and female population of Watad?

The record lists 1,687 male residents and 2,000 female residents for Watad.

What is the sex ratio of Watad village?

The sex ratio of Watad is 1,185.54 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Watad village?

The reported geographical area of Watad is 1,678 hectares.

What is the population density of Watad village?

The approximate population density of Watad is 219.73 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Watad?

The nearest town listed for Watad is Ratnagiri, about 51 km away.

How far is Watad from the district headquarters?

Watad is about 51 km from Ratnagiri, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Watad from the sub-district headquarters?

Watad is about 51 km from Ratnagiri, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Watad?

The village facility record lists 6 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Watad.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Watad?

For Watad, net sown area is 1,668 hectares and irrigated land is 937 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Watad?

The page shows 107 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Watad. These records include 24 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Watad.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.