Wani - Chandurbazar, Amravati

Wani is a village situated in the Chandurbazar tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandurbazar and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Wani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wani is 532071. The village covers a total geographical area of 415.03 hectares and falls under the 444720 pincode. Chandurbazar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Wani

According to the 2011 Census, Wani village had a total population of 1,783 people, including 946 males and 837 females, living in 388 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 96.19%, with male literacy at 97.63% and female literacy at 94.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 400, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 45.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,783946837
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18410282
Scheduled Castes (SC)400209191
Scheduled Tribes (ST)452520
Literate Population1,538824714
Illiterate Population245122123

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BelkhedaSouth1.29 km
BelmandaliNorth-East1.98 km
VishroliNorth-West2.37 km
SuraliSouth2.89 km
VithalapurSouth-West2.90 km
KurankhedSouth-East3.31 km
Ghat LadkiEast3.53 km
NimkhedaSouth3.92 km
GaurkhedaWest4.26 km
InapurSouth-West4.44 km

Transport and Connectivity of Wani

Wani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kolvihir, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandurbazar to Wani is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Wani is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Wani

Where is Wani located?

Wani village is located in Chandurbazar Tehsil, Amravati district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Wani?

Wani is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Wani?

The pincode of Wani is 444720.

What is the population of Wani?

Wani had a total population of 1,783, including 946 males and 837 females.

How many households are there in Wani?

Wani had 388 households.

What is the literacy rate in Wani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Wani was 96.19%. Male literacy was 97.63% and female literacy was 94.57%.