Wanjole - Igatpuri, Nashik

Wanjole is a village situated in the Igatpuri tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Igatpuri and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Aahurli serves as the Village Panchayat for Wanjole village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wanjole is 551024. The village covers a total geographical area of 442 hectares and falls under the 422402 pincode. Igatpuri is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Wanjole 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 Wanjole

According to the 2011 Census, Wanjole village had a total population of 620 people, including 320 males and 300 females, living in 103 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.77%, with male literacy at 95.86% and female literacy at 75.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 77, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 149.

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

Nearby Villages of Wanjole

Wanjole 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 Wanjole

Wanjole is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Padli, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Igatpuri to Wanjole is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Wanjole is about 37 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 Wanjole

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

Health Facilities in Wanjole

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

FAQs about Wanjole