Wapta - Manora, Washim

Wapta is a village situated in the Manora tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manora and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Wapta village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wapta is 531049. The village covers a total geographical area of 331.59 hectares and falls under the 444404 pincode. Karanja is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Wapta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Karanja Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Wapta

According to the 2011 Census, Wapta village had a total population of 1,197 people, including 626 males and 571 females, living in 292 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.83%, with male literacy at 87.69% and female literacy at 62.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 114.

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

Nearby Villages of Wapta

Wapta 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 Wapta

Public transport in the Wapta is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karanja, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanja to Wapta is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Wapta is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wapta

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

Health Facilities in Wapta

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

FAQs about Wapta