Wacha - Chittapur, Kalaburagi

Wacha is a village situated in the Chittapur taluka of Kalaburagi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from Chitapur and around 35 km from Gulbarga. Madbol serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wacha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wacha is 620627. The village covers a total geographical area of 987.23 hectares and falls under the 585222 pincode. Chitapur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Wacha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chittapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kalaburagi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Wacha

According to the 2011 Census, Wacha village had a total population of 1,707 people, including 869 males and 838 females, living in 292 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.69%, with male literacy at 67.44% and female literacy at 49.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 784, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 353.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Wacha

Wacha 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 Wacha

Wacha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Martur, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chitapur to Wacha is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gulbarga to Wacha is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wacha

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

Health Facilities in Wacha

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

FAQs about Wacha