Wani - Bhiwapur, Nagpur

Wani is a village situated in the Bhiwapur tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwapur and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Aalesur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wani is 536544. The village covers a total geographical area of 590.31 hectares and falls under the 441203 pincode. Umred is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Wani 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 Wani

According to the 2011 Census, Wani village had a total population of 652 people, including 343 males and 309 females, living in 166 households. The sex ratio was 901 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.71%, with male literacy at 88.60% and female literacy at 76.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 33, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 356.

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

Nearby Villages of Wani

Wani 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 Wani

Wani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kargaon Halt, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Umred to Wani is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Wani is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wani

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

Health Facilities in Wani

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

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