Wadala - Ashti, Wardha

Wadala is a village situated in the Ashti tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ashti and around 111 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Wadala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wadala is 533379. The village covers a total geographical area of 649 hectares and falls under the 442202 pincode. Arvi is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

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

Population of Wadala

As per Census 2011, Wadala village has a total population of 815 people, consisting of 428 males and 387 females. The village has 208 households and a sex ratio of 904 females per 1,000 males. There are 66 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 608 literate and 207 illiterate residents. Additionally, 124 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 198 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Wadala are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population815428387
Child Population (0–6 yrs)662937
Scheduled Castes (SC)1246262
Scheduled Tribes (ST)19810395
Literate Population608350258
Illiterate Population20778129

Nearby Villages of Wadala

Wadala 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ThadiNorth-West1.65 km
WardhapurSouth-East1.93 km
BhadkumbhSouth-West2.22 km
PagapurNorth-West2.68 km
SattarpurSouth3.07 km
RohnaEast3.15 km
SawangaWest3.16 km
ShingoriNorth3.22 km
IttamgaonNorth-East3.46 km
SatnurSouth-East4.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Wadala

Wadala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hiwarkheda, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arvi to Wadala is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Wadala is about 111 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wadala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Wadala

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Wadala

Where is Wadala located?

Wadala village is located in Ashti Tehsil, Wardha district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Wadala?

Wadala is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Wadala?

The pincode of Wadala is 442202.

What is the population of Wadala?

Wadala has a total population of 815, including 428 males and 387 females.

How many households are there in Wadala?

There are 208 households in Wadala.

What is the literacy rate in Wadala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Wadala is 74.60%. Male literacy is 81.78% and female literacy is 66.67%.