Waka - Banswara

Waka is a village situated in the Banswara tehsil of Banswara district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 15 km from Banswara, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Arniya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Waka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Waka is 098893. The village covers a total geographical area of 247 hectares and falls under the 327025 pincode. Banswara is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Waka

According to the 2011 Census, Waka village had a total population of 1,397 people, including 719 males and 678 females, living in 251 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.96%, with male literacy at 77.59% and female literacy at 35.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 668.

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

Nearby Villages of Waka

Waka 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 Waka

Waka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhairongarh, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banswara to Waka is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Waka

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

Health Facilities in Waka

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

FAQs about Waka