Wasela - Pauni, Bhandara

Wasela is a village situated in the Pauni tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pauni and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Wasela village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wasela is 537311. The village covers a total geographical area of 429.02 hectares and falls under the 441903 pincode. Pauni is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Wasela

According to the 2011 Census, Wasela village had a total population of 938 people, including 472 males and 466 females, living in 236 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.19%, with male literacy at 90.48% and female literacy at 73.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 391, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Wasela

Wasela 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 Wasela

Wasela 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 Bhiwapur, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pauni to Wasela is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Wasela is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wasela

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

Health Facilities in Wasela

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

FAQs about Wasela