Wafegaon
About Wafegaon
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Wafegaon village is 562472. Wafegaon village is located in Malshiras tehsil of Solapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 33km away from sub-district headquarter Malshiras (tehsildar office) and 125km away from district headquarter Solapur. As per 2009 stats, Wafegaon village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 848 hectares. Wafegaon has a total population of 1,633 peoples, out of which male population is 845 while female population is 788. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 932 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of wafegaon village is 63.93% out of which 72.78% males and 54.44% females are literate. There are about 328 houses in wafegaon village.
When it comes to administration, Wafegaon village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Wafegaon village comes under Malshiras Vidhan Sabha constituency & Madha Lok Sabha constituency. Pandharpur is nearest town to wafegaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 44km away.
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Population of Wafegaon
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,633 | 845 | 788 |
| Children (0-6) | 192 | 108 | 84 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 366 | 186 | 180 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,044 | 615 | 429 |
| Illiterate Population | 589 | 230 | 359 |
Connectivity of Wafegaon
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wafegaon
Where is Wafegaon located?
Wafegaon village is situated in Malshiras Tehsil, within the Solapur district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Wafegaon?
Wafegaon serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Wafegaon as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Wafegaon is 1,633, with 845 males and 788 females.
How many households are there in Wafegaon as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Wafegaon village has a total of 328 households.
What is the literacy rate in Wafegaon as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Wafegaon is 63.93%. The male literacy rate is 72.78%, while the female literacy rate is 54.44%.