Wakeshwar - Mauda, Nagpur

Wakeshwar is a village situated in the Mauda tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mauda and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Wakeshawar serves as the Village Panchayat for Wakeshwar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wakeshwar is 535662. The village covers a total geographical area of 452.82 hectares and falls under the 441106 pincode. Ramtek is the nearest town, located about 20 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 Kamthi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ramtek Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Wakeshwar

According to the 2011 Census, Wakeshwar village had a total population of 1,237 people, including 612 males and 625 females, living in 256 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.58%, with male literacy at 87.80% and female literacy at 75.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 279, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 150.

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

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 Khat, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramtek to Wakeshwar is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Wakeshwar is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 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