Wahi - Pauni, Bhandara

Wahi is a village situated in the Pauni tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pauni and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Wahi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wahi is 537388. The village covers a total geographical area of 307.88 hectares and falls under the 441910 pincode. Pauni is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Wahi

According to the 2011 Census, Wahi village had a total population of 1,307 people, including 659 males and 648 females, living in 308 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.95%, with male literacy at 94.39% and female literacy at 83.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 232, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 96.

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

Nearby Villages of Wahi

Wahi 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 Wahi

Wahi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhuyar Halt, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pauni to Wahi is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Wahi is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wahi

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

Health Facilities in Wahi

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

FAQs about Wahi