Wadivarhe - Igatpuri, Nashik

Wadivarhe is a village situated in the Igatpuri tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Igatpuri and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Wadiwarhe serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wadivarhe village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wadivarhe is 551046. The village covers a total geographical area of 1698 hectares and falls under the 422403 pincode. Igatpuri is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Wadivarhe

As per Census 2011, Wadivarhe village has a total population of 5,990 people, consisting of 3,147 males and 2,843 females. The village has 1,171 households and a sex ratio of 903 females per 1,000 males. There are 826 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,238 literate and 1,752 illiterate residents. Additionally, 460 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 871 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,9903,1472,843
Child Population (0–6 yrs)826465361
Scheduled Castes (SC)460245215
Scheduled Tribes (ST)871451420
Literate Population4,2382,4091,829
Illiterate Population1,7527381,014

Nearby Villages of Wadivarhe

Wadivarhe 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)
GondedumalaSouth2.81 km
LahamagewadiNorth-East3.09 km
Gadgad SangviNorth-West3.37 km
MurambiSouth-West3.44 km
KurhegaonSouth-East3.61 km
Belgaon KurheEast4.42 km
DahegaonNorth-West4.94 km
RaigadnagarNorth-East5.01 km
ModaleWest5.70 km
Padli DeshmukhSouth5.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Wadivarhe

Wadivarhe is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Padli, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Igatpuri to Wadivarhe is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Wadivarhe is about 20 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 Wadivarhe

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Wadivarhe

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Wadivarhe

Where is Wadivarhe located?

Wadivarhe village is located in Igatpuri Tehsil, Nashik district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Wadivarhe?

The Gram Panchayat of Wadivarhe is Wadiwarhe.

What is the pincode of Wadivarhe?

The pincode of Wadivarhe is 422403.

What is the population of Wadivarhe?

Wadivarhe has a total population of 5,990, including 3,147 males and 2,843 females.

How many households are there in Wadivarhe?

There are 1,171 households in Wadivarhe.

What is the literacy rate in Wadivarhe?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Wadivarhe is 70.75%. Male literacy is 76.55% and female literacy is 64.33%.