Wakal - Sindewahi, Chandrapur

Wakal is a village situated in the Sindewahi tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sindewahi and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Wakal village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wakal is 541017. The village covers a total geographical area of 604.73 hectares and falls under the 441222 pincode. Mul is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Wakal

According to the 2011 Census, Wakal village had a total population of 1,017 people, including 500 males and 517 females, living in 257 households. The sex ratio was 1,034 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.59%, with male literacy at 88.25% and female literacy at 65.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 287, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 62.

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

Nearby Villages of Wakal

Wakal 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 Wakal

Wakal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sindewahi, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mul to Wakal is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Wakal is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wakal

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

Health Facilities in Wakal

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

FAQs about Wakal