Wakipada - Nawapur, Nandurbar

Wakipada is a village situated in the Nawapur tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nawapur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Karnji K serves as the Village Panchayat for Wakipada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wakipada is 525800. The village covers a total geographical area of 302.21 hectares and falls under the 425418 pincode. Nawapur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Wakipada

According to the 2011 Census, Wakipada village had a total population of 1,788 people, including 923 males and 865 females, living in 440 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.34%, with male literacy at 79.24% and female literacy at 60.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 23, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,356.

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

Nearby Villages of Wakipada

Wakipada 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 Wakipada

Wakipada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Navapur, while the nearest airport is Surat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nawapur to Wakipada is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Wakipada is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wakipada

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

Health Facilities in Wakipada

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

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