Wakya - Sendhwa, Barwani

Wakya is a village situated in the Sendhwa tehsil of Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sendhwa and around 93 km from the district headquarters in Barwani. Vakya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wakya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wakya is 478626. The village covers a total geographical area of 649.23 hectares and falls under the 451666 pincode. Sendhwa is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Wakya

According to the 2011 Census, Wakya village had a total population of 1,868 people, including 905 males and 963 females, living in 301 households. The sex ratio was 1,064 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 23.97%, with male literacy at 26.43% and female literacy at 21.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 20, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,818.

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

Nearby Villages of Wakya

Wakya 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 Wakya

Wakya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhortex, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sendhwa to Wakya is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barwani to Wakya is about 93 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wakya

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

Health Facilities in Wakya

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

FAQs about Wakya