Wasi - Bhiwapur, Nagpur

Wasi is a village situated in the Bhiwapur tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwapur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Wasi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wasi is 536572. The village covers a total geographical area of 690 hectares and falls under the 441201 pincode. Umred is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Wasi 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 Wasi

According to the 2011 Census, Wasi village had a total population of 839 people, including 422 males and 417 females, living in 192 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.78%, with male literacy at 91.69% and female literacy at 77.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 219, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 63.

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

Nearby Villages of Wasi

Wasi 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 Wasi

Wasi 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 45.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Umred to Wasi is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Wasi is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wasi

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

Health Facilities in Wasi

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

FAQs about Wasi