Wai
About Wai
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Wai village is 546140. Wai village is located in Kalamnuri tehsil of Hingoli district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 9km away from sub-district headquarter Kalamnuri (tehsildar office) and 25km away from district headquarter Hingoli. As per 2009 stats, Wai village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 538 hectares. Wai has a total population of 1,582 peoples, out of which male population is 840 while female population is 742. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 883 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of wai village is 54.74% out of which 62.98% males and 45.42% females are literate. There are about 325 houses in wai village.
When it comes to administration, Wai village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Wai village comes under Kalamnuri Vidhan Sabha constituency & Hingoli Lok Sabha constituency. Kalamnuri is nearest town to wai village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 9km away.
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Population of Wai
The population details of Wai cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,582 | 840 | 742 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 239 | 123 | 116 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 34 | 17 | 17 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 1,486 | 786 | 700 |
| Literate Population | 866 | 529 | 337 |
| Illiterate Population | 716 | 311 | 405 |
Connectivity of Wai
| 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 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wai
Where is Wai located?
Wai village is situated in Kalamnuri Tehsil, within the Hingoli district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Wai?
Wai serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Wai as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Wai is 1,582, with 840 males and 742 females.
How many households are there in Wai as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Wai village has a total of 325 households.
What is the literacy rate in Wai as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Wai is 54.74%. The male literacy rate is 62.98%, while the female literacy rate is 45.42%.