Wakti - Vaijapur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Wakti is a village situated in the Vaijapur tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from Vaijapur and around 70 km from Aurangabad. Panvi Bk serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wakti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wakti is 549166. The village covers a total geographical area of 794 hectares and falls under the 423701 pincode. Vaijapur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Wakti 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 Wakti

As per Census 2011, Wakti village has a total population of 1,005 people, consisting of 531 males and 474 females. The village has 195 households and a sex ratio of 892 females per 1,000 males. There are 146 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 614 literate and 391 illiterate residents. Additionally, 103 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Wakti

Wakti 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 Wakti

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Wakti. The nearest railway station is Karanjgaon, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vaijapur to Wakti is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Wakti 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 Wakti

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

Health Facilities in Wakti

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

FAQs about Wakti