Wakdardi - Chandvad, Nashik

Wakdardi is a village situated in the Chandvad tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandvad and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Waghdardi serves as the Village Panchayat for Wakdardi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wakdardi is 550484. The village covers a total geographical area of 601.9 hectares and falls under the 423104 pincode. Manmad is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Wakdardi

According to the 2011 Census, Wakdardi village had a total population of 1,808 people, including 933 males and 875 females, living in 341 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.49%, with male literacy at 87.50% and female literacy at 69.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 192, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 199.

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

Nearby Villages of Wakdardi

Wakdardi 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 Wakdardi

Public transport in the Wakdardi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Manmad Jn, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manmad to Wakdardi is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Wakdardi is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wakdardi

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

Health Facilities in Wakdardi

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

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