Wako - Khadgaon, Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki

Wako is a village situated in the Khadgaon tehsil of Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 22 km from Manpur and around 100 km from Rajnandgaon. Mandri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wako village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wako is 441405. The village covers a total geographical area of 613.09 hectares and falls under the 491229 pincode. Ambagarh Chowki is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Wako village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mohala-manpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Wako

As per Census 2011, Wako village has a total population of 550 people, consisting of 281 males and 269 females. The village has 86 households and a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males. There are 87 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 339 literate and 211 illiterate residents. Additionally, 505 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Wako are given below:

Nearby Villages of Wako

Wako 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 Wako

Wako is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambagarh Chowki to Wako is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Wako is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wako

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

Health Facilities in Wako

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

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