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

As per Census 2011, Wakla village has a total population of 5,193 people, consisting of 2,694 males and 2,499 females. The village has 1,056 households and a sex ratio of 927 females per 1,000 males. There are 789 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,122 literate and 2,071 illiterate residents. Additionally, 482 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 281 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Wakla are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,1932,6942,499
Child Population (0–6 yrs)789414375
Scheduled Castes (SC)482266216
Scheduled Tribes (ST)281137144
Literate Population3,1221,8251,297
Illiterate Population2,0718691,202

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BabhultelSouth4.21 km
GondegaonSouth-East4.81 km
Dheku Kh.North5.36 km
KusumtelNorth5.37 km
TalwadaSouth-West5.47 km
NaigavhanSouth-East5.63 km
Vasant NagarNorth-East5.68 km
Dheku Bk.North-East5.91 km
KasariWest6.27 km
JategaonEast6.60 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Wakla

Where is Wakla located?

Wakla village is located in Vaijapur Tehsil, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Wakla?

Wakla is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Wakla?

The pincode of Wakla is 431116.

What is the population of Wakla?

Wakla has a total population of 5,193, including 2,694 males and 2,499 females.

How many households are there in Wakla?

There are 1,056 households in Wakla.

What is the literacy rate in Wakla?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Wakla is 60.12%. Male literacy is 67.74% and female literacy is 51.90%.