Wanganichi Wadi - Velhe, Pune

Wanganichi Wadi is a village situated in the Velhe tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Velhe and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Wanganiwadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wanganichi Wadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wanganichi Wadi is 556635. The village covers a total geographical area of 61 hectares and falls under the 412213 pincode. Pune is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

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

Population of Wanganichi Wadi

As per Census 2011, Wanganichi Wadi village has a total population of 998 people, consisting of 498 males and 500 females. The village has 216 households and a sex ratio of 1,004 females per 1,000 males. There are 99 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 668 literate and 330 illiterate residents. Additionally, 10 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Wanganichi Wadi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population998498500
Child Population (0–6 yrs)994950
Scheduled Castes (SC)1055
Literate Population668383285
Illiterate Population330115215

Nearby Villages of Wanganichi Wadi

Wanganichi Wadi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
WanganiSouth-East1.97 km
KatavadiSouth2.33 km
KolavadiSouth-West3.19 km
KalyanNorth3.33 km
RahatwadeEast3.60 km
MangdariSouth-East3.84 km
KondhanpurNorth-East3.92 km
Nigde Bk.South-East3.98 km
VinzarSouth-West4.05 km
MogarwadiNorth-West4.18 km

Transport and Connectivity of Wanganichi Wadi

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Wanganichi Wadi. The nearest railway station is Shivajinagar, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pune to Wanganichi Wadi is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Wanganichi Wadi 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 Wanganichi Wadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Wanganichi Wadi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Wanganichi Wadi

Where is Wanganichi Wadi located?

Wanganichi Wadi village is located in Velhe Tehsil, Pune district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Wanganichi Wadi?

The Gram Panchayat of Wanganichi Wadi is Wanganiwadi.

What is the pincode of Wanganichi Wadi?

The pincode of Wanganichi Wadi is 412213.

What is the population of Wanganichi Wadi?

Wanganichi Wadi has a total population of 998, including 498 males and 500 females.

How many households are there in Wanganichi Wadi?

There are 216 households in Wanganichi Wadi.

What is the literacy rate in Wanganichi Wadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Wanganichi Wadi is 66.93%. Male literacy is 76.91% and female literacy is 57.00%.