Wahira - Ashti, Beed

Wahira is a village situated in the Ashti tehsil of Beed district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from Ashti and around 110 km from Bid. Wahira village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wahira is 558818. The village covers a total geographical area of 2143 hectares and falls under the 414202 pincode. Ahmadnagar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Wahira

According to the 2011 Census, Wahira village had a total population of 1,568 people, including 791 males and 777 females, living in 369 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.02%, with male literacy at 81.64% and female literacy at 62.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 144, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Wahira

Wahira 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 Wahira

Wahira is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Akolner, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ahmadnagar to Wahira is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bid to Wahira is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wahira

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

Health Facilities in Wahira

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

FAQs about Wahira