Wakadi

Wakadi is a village located in Palghar tehsil of Thane district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Palghar (tehsildar office) and 102km away from district headquarter Thane. As per 2009 stats, Vasroli is the gram panchayat of Wakadi village.

Here you can discover what makes Wakadi unique in its vibrant Palghar-Thane region. You’ll see Wakadi’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Wakadi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Wakadi is 552350. The village spans a total geographical area of 46 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 401404. Palghar is nearest town to Wakadi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.

When it comes to local governance, Wakadi village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Boisar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Palghar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Wakadi

Population of Wakadi

According to the 2011 Census, Wakadi has a total population of about 311, with approximately 162 males and 149 females. The sex ratio is around 919 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 50 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 18 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 286. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.59%, with male literacy at about 69.75% and female literacy near 61.07%. There are around 77 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Wakadi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Wakadi

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Wakadi. As per the 2011 stats, Wakadi had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Wakadi

Knowing the nearby villages of Wakadi helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Wakadi.

Frequently Asked Questions about Wakadi