Wakodi - Savner, Nagpur

Wakodi is a village situated in the Savner tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Savner and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Wakodi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wakodi is 535289. The village covers a total geographical area of 891.57 hectares and falls under the 441101 pincode. Khapa is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Wakodi

As per Census 2011, Wakodi village has a total population of 3,291 people, consisting of 1,701 males and 1,590 females. The village has 729 households and a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males. There are 314 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,357 literate and 934 illiterate residents. Additionally, 561 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 306 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,2911,7011,590
Child Population (0–6 yrs)314178136
Scheduled Castes (SC)561284277
Scheduled Tribes (ST)306162144
Literate Population2,3571,2961,061
Illiterate Population934405529

Nearby Villages of Wakodi

Wakodi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GumgaonNorth-West2.07 km
DohanghatEast2.22 km
Rajana (halad)North2.24 km
RamdongariNorth2.86 km
BhendalaSouth-East2.90 km
ManegaonSouth-West2.99 km
Takali (bhansali)South3.26 km
TigaiNorth-West3.42 km
KirnapurNorth-East3.46 km
WakiEast3.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Wakodi

Wakodi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Patansaongi, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khapa to Wakodi is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Wakodi is about 30 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 Wakodi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Wakodi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Wakodi

Where is Wakodi located?

Wakodi village is located in Savner Tehsil, Nagpur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Wakodi?

Wakodi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Wakodi?

The pincode of Wakodi is 441101.

What is the population of Wakodi?

Wakodi has a total population of 3,291, including 1,701 males and 1,590 females.

How many households are there in Wakodi?

There are 729 households in Wakodi.

What is the literacy rate in Wakodi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Wakodi is 71.62%. Male literacy is 76.19% and female literacy is 66.73%.