Wak

Wak is a village located in Malwan tehsil of Sindhudurg district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Malwan (tehsildar office) and 26km away from district headquarter Oras Bk.. As per 2009 stats, Amberi is the gram panchayat of Wak village.

Wak has its own place in the vibrant Sindhudurg region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Wak

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Wak is 566604. The village spans a total geographical area of 215.66 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 416605. Malwan is nearest town to Wak village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

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Population of Wak

Below is a concise population overview of Wak as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 481 248 233
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 31 18 13
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 383 196 187
Illiterate Population 98 52 46

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Wak village:

  • The total population of Wak village is around 481, including approximately 248 males and 233 females, with a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 31 children aged 0–6 years in Wak village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • The literacy rate of Wak village is about 79.63%, with male literacy at 79.03% and female literacy at 80.26%.
  • There are around 124 households in Wak village.

Connectivity of Wak

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Wak. As per the 2011 stats, Wak had access to public bus service, private bus service and 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 Wak

Knowing the nearby villages of Wak helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Wak.

Kalethar Devli Waghavane Amberi Mala Devbag Chafekhol Tembwadi Nandos Tiravde Sukalwad

Frequently Asked Questions about Wak

Where is Wak located?
Wak village is situated in Malwan Tehsil, within the Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Wak?
The Gram Panchayat of Wak is Amberi (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Wak?
The pincode of Wak is 416605, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Wak as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Wak is 481, with 248 males and 233 females.
How many households are there in Wak as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Wak village has a total of 124 households.
What is the literacy rate in Wak as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Wak is 79.63%. The male literacy rate is 79.03%, while the female literacy rate is 80.26%.