Wiwara - Malkapur, Buldhana

Wiwara is a village situated in the Malkapur tehsil of Buldhana district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from Malkapur and around 58 km from Buldana. Viwara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wiwara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wiwara is 528595. The village covers a total geographical area of 919.15 hectares and falls under the 443112 pincode. Malkapur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Wiwara

According to the 2011 Census, Wiwara village had a total population of 1,686 people, including 849 males and 837 females, living in 392 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.70%, with male literacy at 96.06% and female literacy at 79.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 129, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 98.

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 Population1,686849837
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19088102
Scheduled Castes (SC)1296465
Scheduled Tribes (ST)985147
Literate Population1,312731581
Illiterate Population374118256

Nearby Villages of Wiwara

Wiwara 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)
BhanguraNorth-West2.19 km
DasarkhedEast2.46 km
ShivniSouth2.51 km
GhodiSouth-East2.90 km
RangaonSouth-West3.16 km
RanthamNorth3.65 km
TalaswadaEast4.07 km
BhandgureNorth-West4.12 km
ChikhaliNorth4.71 km
NimboliSouth4.98 km

Transport and Connectivity of Wiwara

Wiwara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khamkhed, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malkapur to Wiwara is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Buldana to Wiwara is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wiwara

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

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

Health Facilities in Wiwara

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

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

FAQs about Wiwara

Where is Wiwara located?

Wiwara village is located in Malkapur Tehsil, Buldhana district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Wiwara?

The Gram Panchayat of Wiwara is Viwara.

What is the pincode of Wiwara?

The pincode of Wiwara is 443112.

What is the population of Wiwara?

Wiwara had a total population of 1,686, including 849 males and 837 females.

How many households are there in Wiwara?

Wiwara had 392 households.

What is the literacy rate in Wiwara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Wiwara was 87.70%. Male literacy was 96.06% and female literacy was 79.05%.