Wasphal - Kalamnuri, Hingoli

Wasphal is a village situated in the Kalamnuri tehsil of Hingoli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 55 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalamnuri and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Hingoli. Wadgaon T Jawal serves as the Village Panchayat for Wasphal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wasphal is 546262. The village covers a total geographical area of 325.39 hectares and falls under the 431701 pincode. Basmath is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Wasphal

According to the 2011 Census, Wasphal village had a total population of 669 people, including 354 males and 315 females, living in 120 households. The sex ratio was 890 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.17%, with male literacy at 87.11% and female literacy at 75.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 131, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 34.

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

Nearby Villages of Wasphal

Wasphal 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 Wasphal

Public transport in the Wasphal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Basmat, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basmath to Wasphal is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hingoli to Wasphal 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 Wasphal

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

Health Facilities in Wasphal

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

FAQs about Wasphal