Wakodi - Telhara, Akola

Wakodi is a village situated in the Telhara tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Telhara and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Vakodi serves as the Village Panchayat for Wakodi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wakodi is 529663. The village covers a total geographical area of 455 hectares and falls under the 444108 pincode. Telhara is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Wakodi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Wakodi

According to the 2011 Census, Wakodi village had a total population of 823 people, including 433 males and 390 females, living in 200 households. The sex ratio was 901 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.54%, with male literacy at 81.50% and female literacy at 66.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 461, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 103.

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

Nearby Villages of Wakodi

Wakodi 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 Wakodi

Wakodi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Adgaon Buzurg, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Telhara to Wakodi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Wakodi is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wakodi

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

Health Facilities in Wakodi

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

FAQs about Wakodi