Wela

Wela is a village located in Hinganghat tehsil of Wardha district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Hinganghat (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Wardha. As per 2009 stats, Wela village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Wela unique in its vibrant Hinganghat-Wardha region. You’ll see Wela’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 Wela

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Wela is 534447. The village spans a total geographical area of 1612 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 442301. Hinganghat is nearest town to Wela village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Wela 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 Hinganghat Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Wardha Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Wela

Population of Wela

According to the 2011 Census, Wela has a total population of about 2,536, with approximately 1,317 males and 1,219 females. The sex ratio is around 925 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 262 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 541 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 236. The overall literacy rate is approximately 78.19%, with male literacy at about 81.47% and female literacy near 74.65%. There are around 623 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Wela's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Wela

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

Nearby Villages of Wela

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Wela