Wai - Mudkhed, Nanded

Wai is a village situated in the Mudkhed tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mudkhed and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Wai village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wai is 544780. The village covers a total geographical area of 799 hectares and falls under the 431806 pincode. Mudkhed is the nearest town, located about 7 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 Bhokar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nanded Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Wai

According to the 2011 Census, Wai village had a total population of 1,510 people, including 779 males and 731 females, living in 289 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.03%, with male literacy at 76.20% and female literacy at 57.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 609, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 230.

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Sivungaon, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mudkhed to Wai is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Wai is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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:

FAQs about Wai