Wai - Himayatnagar, Nanded

Wai is a village situated in the Himayatnagar tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 98 km from the tehsil headquarters in Himayatnagar and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Wai village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wai is 544450. The village covers a total geographical area of 521.69 hectares and falls under the 431802 pincode. Hadgoan is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Wai 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 Wai

According to the 2011 Census, Wai village had a total population of 302 people, including 162 males and 140 females, living in 65 households. The sex ratio was 864 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.04%, with male literacy at 63.24% and female literacy at 52.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 271.

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

Nearby Villages of Wai

Wai 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 Wai

Public transport in the Wai is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hadgaon Road, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hadgoan to Wai is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Wai is about 66 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 Wai

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

Health Facilities in Wai

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

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