Wanzale - Nawapur, Nandurbar

Wanzale is a village situated in the Nawapur tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 52 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nawapur and around 17 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Kholvihir serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wanzale village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wanzale is 525896. The village covers a total geographical area of 1363.61 hectares and falls under the 425412 pincode. Nandurbar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Wanzale 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 Wanzale

As per Census 2011, Wanzale village has a total population of 720 people, consisting of 363 males and 357 females. The village has 109 households and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males. There are 154 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 294 literate and 426 illiterate residents. Additionally, 720 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Wanzale are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population720363357
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1547876
Scheduled Tribes (ST)720363357
Literate Population294181113
Illiterate Population426182244

Nearby Villages of Wanzale

Wanzale 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KholgharNorth-East2.79 km
SalwanWest3.65 km
KholvihirNorth-West3.95 km
PanganSouth4.80 km
ValwheSouth-East5.48 km
MogaraniNorth5.72 km
NavaliNorth-West5.88 km
Pinjar ZadiSouth5.93 km
ShrirampurNorth-East6.57 km
UmarvihirWest6.58 km

Transport and Connectivity of Wanzale

Wanzale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bhadwad, while the nearest airport is Surat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nandurbar to Wanzale is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Wanzale is about 17 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wanzale

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Wanzale

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Wanzale

Where is Wanzale located?

Wanzale village is located in Nawapur Tehsil, Nandurbar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Wanzale?

The Gram Panchayat of Wanzale is Kholvihir.

What is the pincode of Wanzale?

The pincode of Wanzale is 425412.

What is the population of Wanzale?

Wanzale has a total population of 720, including 363 males and 357 females.

How many households are there in Wanzale?

There are 109 households in Wanzale.

What is the literacy rate in Wanzale?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Wanzale is 40.83%. Male literacy is 49.86% and female literacy is 31.65%.