Waki - Ashti, Beed

Waki is a village situated in the Ashti tehsil of Beed district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from Ashti and around 115 km from Bid. Daithana serves as the Village Panchayat for Waki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Waki is 558846. The village covers a total geographical area of 992.94 hectares and falls under the 414208 pincode. Ahmadnagar is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Waki 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 Waki

According to the 2011 Census, Waki village had a total population of 1,161 people, including 587 males and 574 females, living in 238 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.90%, with male literacy at 84.88% and female literacy at 69.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 191, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 55.

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 Population1,161587574
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1619170
Scheduled Castes (SC)19190101
Scheduled Tribes (ST)552332
Literate Population769421348
Illiterate Population392166226

Nearby Villages of Waki

Waki 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)
TikhiWest2.68 km
ShiralNorth-East3.16 km
PimpalsuttiSouth-East3.75 km
Kanadi Bk.North-West4.40 km
HanumantgaonEast4.69 km
FattewadgaonNorth4.76 km
RatanjanSouth-West5.20 km
BelgaonWest5.56 km
MirajgaonSouth5.77 km
DhirdiNorth-East5.90 km

Transport and Connectivity of Waki

Waki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Belvandi, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >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 Ahmadnagar to Waki is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bid to Waki is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Waki

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

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

Health Facilities in Waki

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

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

FAQs about Waki

Where is Waki located?

Waki village is located in Ashti Tehsil, Beed district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Waki?

The Village Panchayat of Waki is Daithana.

What is the pincode of Waki?

The pincode of Waki is 414208.

What is the population of Waki?

Waki had a total population of 1,161, including 587 males and 574 females.

How many households are there in Waki?

Waki had 238 households.

What is the literacy rate in Waki?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Waki was 76.90%. Male literacy was 84.88% and female literacy was 69.05%.