Wakhari - Nandgaon, Nashik

Wakhari is a village situated in the Nandgaon tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nandgaon and around 125 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Wakhari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wakhari is 550360. The village covers a total geographical area of 1242.56 hectares and falls under the 423106 pincode. Nandgaon is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Wakhari

According to the 2011 Census, Wakhari village had a total population of 2,528 people, including 1,322 males and 1,206 females, living in 501 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.54%, with male literacy at 85.09% and female literacy at 71.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 140, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 328.

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

Nearby Villages of Wakhari

Wakhari 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 Wakhari

Wakhari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nandgaon, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nandgaon to Wakhari is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Wakhari is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wakhari

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

Health Facilities in Wakhari

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

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