Wakoda - Hadgaon, Nanded

Wakoda is a village situated in the Hadgaon tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hadgaon and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Gojegaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wakoda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wakoda is 544486. The village covers a total geographical area of 147.53 hectares and falls under the 431712 pincode. Hadgoan is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Wakoda

As per Census 2011, Wakoda village has a total population of 340 people, consisting of 172 males and 168 females. The village has 77 households and a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males. There are 45 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 245 literate and 95 illiterate residents. Additionally, 22 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Wakoda

Wakoda 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 Wakoda

Wakoda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Julgaon Deccan, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hadgoan to Wakoda is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Wakoda is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wakoda

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

Health Facilities in Wakoda

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

FAQs about Wakoda