Wanjari - Kelapur, Yavatmal

Wanjari is a village situated in the Kelapur tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pandharkaoda and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Wanzari serves as the Village Panchayat for Wanjari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wanjari is 543532. The village covers a total geographical area of 971.23 hectares and falls under the 445302 pincode. Pandharkaoda is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Wanjari

According to the 2011 Census, Wanjari village had a total population of 1,688 people, including 839 males and 849 females, living in 350 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.41%, with male literacy at 79.49% and female literacy at 67.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,003.

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

Nearby Villages of Wanjari

Wanjari 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 Wanjari

Wanjari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pimpalkhuti, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandharkaoda to Wanjari is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Wanjari is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wanjari

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

Health Facilities in Wanjari

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

FAQs about Wanjari