Wakan Village Overview
Wakan is a village in Poladpur tehsil of Raigarh district, Maharashtra. It lies about 29 km from Poladpur tehsil headquarters and around 142 km from Alibag district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Wakan village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Wakan village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Wakan is 555194. The village covers a geographical area of 889.99 hectares and has a pincode of 402303. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.
Location Map of Wakan
Population & Demographics of Wakan
This section provides population and demographic details of Wakan village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,661 | 810 | 851 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 193 | 91 | 102 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 72 | 40 | 32 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 171 | 83 | 88 |
| Literate Population | 1,144 | 619 | 525 |
| Illiterate Population | 517 | 191 | 326 |
Key population details of Wakan village are given below:
- Wakan village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,661, including approximately 810 males and 851 females, with a sex ratio of 1050 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 72 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 171 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Wakan village is good, with a literacy rate of about 68.87%.
- There are around 386 households in Wakan village.
Transport & Connectivity of Wakan
Transport facilities help residents of Wakan village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Wakan
The following villages are located close to Wakan and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wakan
- Where is Wakan located?
- Wakan village is located in Poladpur Tehsil, Raigarh district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Wakan?
- Wakan is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Wakan?
- The pincode of Wakan is 402303.
- What is the population of Wakan?
- Wakan has a total population of 1,661, including 810 males and 851 females.
- How many households are there in Wakan?
- There are 386 households in Wakan.
- What is the literacy rate in Wakan?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Wakan is 68.87%. Male literacy is 76.42% and female literacy is 61.69%.