Waki - Igatpuri, Nashik

Waki is a village situated in the Igatpuri tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Igatpuri and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Vaki serves as the Village Panchayat for Waki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Waki is 551064. The village covers a total geographical area of 315.19 hectares and falls under the 422402 pincode. Igatpuri is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Waki 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 Waki

According to the 2011 Census, Waki village had a total population of 1,214 people, including 598 males and 616 females, living in 209 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.83%, with male literacy at 77.93% and female literacy at 53.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 76, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 551.

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

Nearby Villages of Waki

Waki 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 Waki

Waki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghoti, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Igatpuri to Waki is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Waki is about 36 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 Waki

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

Health Facilities in Waki

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

FAQs about Waki