Wakhrad - Kandhar, Nanded

Wakhrad is a village situated in the Kandhar tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kandhar and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Wakharad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wakhrad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wakhrad is 545387. The village covers a total geographical area of 642.74 hectares and falls under the 431714 pincode. Kandhar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Wakhrad 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 Wakhrad

According to the 2011 Census, Wakhrad village had a total population of 952 people, including 503 males and 449 females, living in 188 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.13%, with male literacy at 89.95% and female literacy at 73.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 150, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Wakhrad

Wakhrad 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 Wakhrad

Wakhrad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Huzur Sahib Nanded, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kandhar to Wakhrad is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Wakhrad is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wakhrad

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

Health Facilities in Wakhrad

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

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