Waki Village Overview
Waki is a village in Akola tehsil of Ahmadnagar district, Maharashtra. It lies about 34 km from Akola tehsil headquarters and around 159 km from Ahmadnagar district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Waki village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Waki village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Waki is 557142. The village covers a geographical area of 422 hectares. Igatpuri is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.
Waki village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Akole Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Shirdi Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Waki
Population & Demographics of Waki
This section provides population and demographic details of Waki village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 951 | 469 | 482 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 122 | 60 | 62 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 47 | 24 | 23 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 823 | 403 | 420 |
| Literate Population | 592 | 345 | 247 |
| Illiterate Population | 359 | 124 | 235 |
Key population details of Waki village are given below:
- Waki village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 951, including approximately 469 males and 482 females, with a sex ratio of 1027 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 47 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 823 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Waki village is good, with a literacy rate of about 62.25%.
- There are around 200 households in Waki village.
Transport & Connectivity of Waki
Transport facilities help residents of Waki village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Waki
The following villages are located close to Waki and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Waki
- Where is Waki located?
- Waki village is located in Akola Tehsil, Ahmadnagar district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Waki?
- Waki is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Waki?
- Waki has a total population of 951, including 469 males and 482 females.
- How many households are there in Waki?
- There are 200 households in Waki.
- What is the literacy rate in Waki?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Waki is 62.25%. Male literacy is 73.56% and female literacy is 51.24%.