Wandan - Sonpeth, Parbhani

Wandan is a village situated in the Sonpeth tehsil of Parbhani district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sonpeth and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Parbhani. Wandan village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wandan is 546965. The village covers a total geographical area of 590 hectares and falls under the 431514 pincode. Gangakhed is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Wandan

According to the 2011 Census, Wandan village had a total population of 1,147 people, including 594 males and 553 females, living in 202 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.77%, with male literacy at 80.76% and female literacy at 52.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 226.

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

Nearby Villages of Wandan

Wandan 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 Wandan

Wandan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vadgaon Nila, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangakhed to Wandan is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Parbhani to Wandan is about 48 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 Wandan

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

Health Facilities in Wandan

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

FAQs about Wandan