Wakav - Madha, Solapur

Wakav is a village situated in the Madha tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madha and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Wakav village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wakav is 562000. The village covers a total geographical area of 783.01 hectares and falls under the 413410 pincode. Kurduvadi is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Wakav village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Madha Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Wakav

According to the 2011 Census, Wakav village had a total population of 2,037 people, including 1,082 males and 955 females, living in 453 households. The sex ratio was 883 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.57%, with male literacy at 85.68% and female literacy at 68.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 224, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Wakav

Wakav 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 Wakav

Wakav is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vakav, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kurduvadi to Wakav is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Wakav is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wakav

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

Health Facilities in Wakav

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

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