Wakodi - Mahagaon, Yavatmal

Wakodi is a village situated in the Mahagaon tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahagaon and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Wakodi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wakodi is 543148. The village covers a total geographical area of 960 hectares and falls under the 445205 pincode. Pusad is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Wakodi

According to the 2011 Census, Wakodi village had a total population of 2,609 people, including 1,356 males and 1,253 females, living in 583 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.26%, with male literacy at 86.93% and female literacy at 73.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 443, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 411.

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

Nearby Villages of Wakodi

Wakodi 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 Wakodi

Public transport in the Wakodi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khadki Bazar, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pusad to Wakodi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Wakodi is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wakodi

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

Health Facilities in Wakodi

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

FAQs about Wakodi