Wadji - Solapur South, Solapur

Wadji is a village situated in the Solapur South tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from Solapur, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Wadji village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wadji is 562701. The village covers a total geographical area of 486 hectares and falls under the 413002 pincode. Solapur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Wadji

According to the 2011 Census, Wadji village had a total population of 1,887 people, including 961 males and 926 females, living in 340 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.78%, with male literacy at 86.92% and female literacy at 66.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 242, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Wadji

Wadji 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 Wadji

Wadji is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Solapur Jn, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Solapur to Wadji is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wadji

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

Health Facilities in Wadji

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

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