Wakal

Wakal is a village located in Sindewahi tehsil of Chandrapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter Sindewahi (tehsildar office) and 77km away from district headquarter Chandrapur. As per 2009 stats, Wakal village is also a gram panchayat.

Wakal has its own place in the vibrant Chandrapur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Wakal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Wakal is 541017. The village spans a total geographical area of 604.73 hectares. Mul is nearest town to Wakal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

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Population of Wakal

Below is a concise population overview of Wakal as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,017 500 517
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 107 49 58
Scheduled Castes (SC) 287 154 133
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 62 28 34
Literate Population 697 398 299
Illiterate Population 320 102 218

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Wakal village:

  • The total population of Wakal village is around 1,017, including approximately 500 males and 517 females, with a sex ratio of 1034 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 107 children aged 0–6 years in Wakal village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Wakal village has 287 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 62 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Wakal village is about 68.53%, with male literacy at 79.60% and female literacy at 57.83%.
  • There are around 257 households in Wakal village.

Connectivity of Wakal

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Wakal. As per the 2011 stats, Wakal had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Wakal

Knowing the nearby villages of Wakal helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Wakal.

Pandharwani Karwa Piparheti Mhasmohan Jamsala Tekari Alias Waneri Mohadi Chak Sakharampur Naleshwar Kalamgaon Tukum Kalamgaon Gaonganna

Frequently Asked Questions about Wakal

Where is Wakal located?
Wakal village is situated in Sindewahi Tehsil, within the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Wakal?
Wakal serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Wakal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Wakal is 1,017, with 500 males and 517 females.
How many households are there in Wakal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Wakal village has a total of 257 households.
What is the literacy rate in Wakal as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Wakal is 68.53%. The male literacy rate is 79.60%, while the female literacy rate is 57.83%.