Wafale - Mohol, Solapur

Wafale is a village situated in the Mohol tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohol and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Wafale village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wafale is 562193. The village covers a total geographical area of 2194.75 hectares and falls under the 413214 pincode. Kurduvadi is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Wafale

According to the 2011 Census, Wafale village had a total population of 4,107 people, including 2,118 males and 1,989 females, living in 982 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.21%, with male literacy at 80.12% and female literacy at 61.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 551, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

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

Nearby Villages of Wafale

Wafale 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 Wafale

Wafale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Modnimb, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kurduvadi to Wafale is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Wafale is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wafale

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

Health Facilities in Wafale

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

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