Wanjra - Mauda, Nagpur

Wanjra is a village situated in the Mauda tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mauda and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Pawaddouda serves as the Village Panchayat for Wanjra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wanjra is 535726. The village covers a total geographical area of 322.62 hectares and falls under the 441104 pincode. Bhandara is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Wanjra 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 Wanjra

According to the 2011 Census, Wanjra village had a total population of 663 people, including 344 males and 319 females, living in 159 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.85%, with male literacy at 85.48% and female literacy at 69.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 26, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Wanjra

Wanjra 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 Wanjra

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Wanjra. The nearest railway station is Kuhi, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhandara to Wanjra is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Wanjra is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wanjra

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

Health Facilities in Wanjra

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

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