Wassa - Jintur, Parbhani

Wassa is a village situated in the Jintur tehsil of Parbhani district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jintur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Parbhani. Vassa serves as the Village Panchayat for Wassa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wassa is 546649. The village covers a total geographical area of 3254 hectares and falls under the 431509 pincode. Jintur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Wassa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Wassa

According to the 2011 Census, Wassa village had a total population of 5,511 people, including 2,851 males and 2,660 females, living in 1,146 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.94%, with male literacy at 79.59% and female literacy at 59.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 215, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

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

Nearby Villages of Wassa

Wassa 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 Wassa

Wassa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Parbhani Jn, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jintur to Wassa is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Parbhani to Wassa is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wassa

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

Health Facilities in Wassa

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

FAQs about Wassa