Wakeshwar - Bhiwapur, Nagpur

Wakeshwar is a village situated in the Bhiwapur tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwapur and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Wakeshawar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wakeshwar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wakeshwar is 536574. The village covers a total geographical area of 365 hectares and falls under the 441201 pincode. Umred is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Wakeshwar

As per Census 2011, Wakeshwar village has a total population of 482 people, consisting of 245 males and 237 females. The village has 131 households and a sex ratio of 967 females per 1,000 males. There are 71 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 317 literate and 165 illiterate residents. Additionally, 255 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Wakeshwar

Wakeshwar 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 Wakeshwar

Wakeshwar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kargaon Halt, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Umred to Wakeshwar is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Wakeshwar is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wakeshwar

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

Health Facilities in Wakeshwar

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

FAQs about Wakeshwar