Shirwade Wakad - Niphad, Nashik

Shirwade Wakad is a village situated in the Niphad tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Niphad and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Shirwade Wakad village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirwade Wakad is 551363. The village covers a total geographical area of 773 hectares and falls under the 422305 pincode. Yevla is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Shirwade Wakad

According to the 2011 Census, Shirwade Wakad village had a total population of 2,084 people, including 1,070 males and 1,014 females, living in 463 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.29%, with male literacy at 86.94% and female literacy at 67.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 122, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 652.

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

Nearby Villages of Shirwade Wakad

Shirwade Wakad 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 Shirwade Wakad

Shirwade Wakad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lasalgaon, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Yevla to Shirwade Wakad is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Shirwade Wakad is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shirwade Wakad

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

Health Facilities in Shirwade Wakad

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

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