Wakadi - Rahta, Ahilyanagar

Wakadi is a village situated in the Rahta tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from Rahta and around 80 km from Ahmadnagar. Wakadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wakadi is 557598. The village covers a total geographical area of 3768 hectares and falls under the 413719 pincode. Shrirampur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Wakadi

According to the 2011 Census, Wakadi village had a total population of 11,930 people, including 6,185 males and 5,745 females, living in 2,467 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.43%, with male literacy at 89.17% and female literacy at 75.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,747, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 827.

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

Nearby Villages of Wakadi

Wakadi 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 Wakadi

Public transport in the Wakadi is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chitali, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shrirampur to Wakadi is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ahmadnagar to Wakadi is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wakadi

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

Health Facilities in Wakadi

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

FAQs about Wakadi