Wasi - Himayatnagar, Nanded

Wasi is a village situated in the Himayatnagar tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 65 km from the tehsil headquarters in Himayatnagar and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Wasi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wasi is 544447. The village covers a total geographical area of 1034.58 hectares and falls under the 431802 pincode. Hadgoan is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Wasi 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 Wasi

According to the 2011 Census, Wasi village had a total population of 1,388 people, including 704 males and 684 females, living in 287 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.33%, with male literacy at 87.89% and female literacy at 64.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,079.

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

Nearby Villages of Wasi

Wasi 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 Wasi

Public transport in the Wasi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jirona, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hadgoan to Wasi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Wasi is about 65 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 Wasi

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

Health Facilities in Wasi

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

FAQs about Wasi