Wakla - Vaijapur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Wakla is a village situated in the Vaijapur tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 45 km from Vaijapur and around 70 km from Aurangabad. Wakla village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wakla is 549014. The village covers a total geographical area of 3841 hectares and falls under the 431116 pincode. Vaijapur is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Wakla village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Vaijapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Wakla

According to the 2011 Census, Wakla village had a total population of 5,193 people, including 2,694 males and 2,499 females, living in 1,056 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.89%, with male literacy at 80.04% and female literacy at 61.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 482, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 281.

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

Nearby Villages of Wakla

Wakla 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 Wakla

Public transport in the Wakla is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pimpar Khed, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vaijapur to Wakla is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Wakla is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wakla

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

Health Facilities in Wakla

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

FAQs about Wakla