Wela - Hinganghat, Wardha

Wela is a village situated in the Hinganghat tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hinganghat and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Wela village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wela is 534447. The village covers a total geographical area of 1612 hectares and falls under the 442301 pincode. Hinganghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Wela

According to the 2011 Census, Wela village had a total population of 2,536 people, including 1,317 males and 1,219 females, living in 623 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.20%, with male literacy at 92.02% and female literacy at 82.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 541, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 236.

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

Nearby Villages of Wela

Wela 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 Wela

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Wela. The nearest railway station is Wagholi, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hinganghat to Wela is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Wela is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wela

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

Health Facilities in Wela

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

FAQs about Wela