Wasari - Malegaon, Washim

Wasari is a village situated in the Malegaon tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malegaon and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Wasari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wasari is 530689. The village covers a total geographical area of 880 hectares and falls under the 444504 pincode. Risod is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Wasari

According to the 2011 Census, Wasari village had a total population of 2,889 people, including 1,492 males and 1,397 females, living in 617 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.35%, with male literacy at 89.02% and female literacy at 71.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 773, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 57.

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

Nearby Villages of Wasari

Wasari 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 Wasari

Wasari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kata Road, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Risod to Wasari is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Wasari is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wasari

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

Health Facilities in Wasari

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

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