Wakhari - Pandharpur, Solapur

Wakhari is a village situated in the Pandharpur tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pandharpur and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Wakhari village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wakhari is 562346. The village covers a total geographical area of 2853 hectares and falls under the 413304 pincode. Pandharpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Wakhari

According to the 2011 Census, Wakhari village had a total population of 8,029 people, including 4,253 males and 3,776 females, living in 1,533 households. The sex ratio was 888 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.24%, with male literacy at 84.54% and female literacy at 69.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 907, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 365.

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

Nearby Villages of Wakhari

Wakhari 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 Wakhari

Wakhari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pandharpur, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandharpur to Wakhari is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Wakhari is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wakhari

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

Health Facilities in Wakhari

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

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