Wahad - Kandhar, Nanded

Wahad is a village situated in the Kandhar tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kandhar and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Wahad village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wahad is 545425. The village covers a total geographical area of 804.94 hectares and falls under the 431742 pincode. Kandhar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Wahad

According to the 2011 Census, Wahad village had a total population of 2,223 people, including 1,143 males and 1,080 females, living in 444 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.90%, with male literacy at 78.74% and female literacy at 56.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 626, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 42.

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

Nearby Villages of Wahad

Wahad 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 Wahad

Public transport in the Wahad is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chakur, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kandhar to Wahad is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Wahad is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wahad

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

Health Facilities in Wahad

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

FAQs about Wahad