Wani - Akot, Akola

Wani is a village situated in the Akot tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akot and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Wani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wani is 529805. The village covers a total geographical area of 139.33 hectares and falls under the 444117 pincode. Akot is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Wani

According to the 2011 Census, Wani village had a total population of 352 people, including 190 males and 162 females, living in 84 households. The sex ratio was 853 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.44%, with male literacy at 94.01% and female literacy at 78.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 124, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 47.

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

Nearby Villages of Wani

Wani 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 Wani

Wani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Patsul, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akot to Wani is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Wani is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wani

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

Health Facilities in Wani

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

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