Wazzar - Achalpur, Amravati

Wazzar is a village situated in the Achalpur tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Achalpur and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Wazar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wazzar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wazzar is 531858. The village covers a total geographical area of 509.94 hectares and falls under the 444806 pincode. Achalpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Wazzar

According to the 2011 Census, Wazzar village had a total population of 1,425 people, including 705 males and 720 females, living in 294 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.73%, with male literacy at 92.21% and female literacy at 83.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,140.

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

Nearby Villages of Wazzar

Wazzar 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 Wazzar

Wazzar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Achalpur, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Achalpur to Wazzar is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Wazzar is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wazzar

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

Health Facilities in Wazzar

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

FAQs about Wazzar