Wasa - Pindwara, Sirohi

Wasa is a village situated in the Pindwara tehsil of Sirohi district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pindwara and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Sirohi. Wasa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wasa is 090122. The village covers a total geographical area of 1224 hectares and falls under the 307024 pincode. Pindwara is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Wasa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Wasa

According to the 2011 Census, Wasa village had a total population of 4,845 people, including 2,477 males and 2,368 females, living in 972 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.15%, with male literacy at 68.14% and female literacy at 37.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 677, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,571.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population4,8452,4772,368
Child Population (0–6 yrs)792415377
Scheduled Castes (SC)677349328
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,571772799
Literate Population2,1541,405749
Illiterate Population2,6911,0721,619

Nearby Villages of Wasa

Wasa 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Kedar PadarEast2.31 km
RohiraNorth-West2.45 km
Peetari PadarSouth2.70 km
Mandwara DeoSouth2.97 km
Navawas DeoSouth3.88 km
Bor UmriSouth-East4.35 km
SanwaraSouth-West4.49 km
PipelaNorth-West4.80 km
Nawawasa KhalsaSouth-East5.54 km
WaloriyaEast6.22 km

Transport and Connectivity of Wasa

Wasa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Swarupganj, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pindwara to Wasa is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sirohi to Wasa is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wasa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Wasa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Wasa

Where is Wasa located?

Wasa village is located in Pindwara Tehsil, Sirohi district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Wasa?

Wasa is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Wasa?

The pincode of Wasa is 307024.

What is the population of Wasa?

Wasa had a total population of 4,845, including 2,477 males and 2,368 females.

How many households are there in Wasa?

Wasa had 972 households.

What is the literacy rate in Wasa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Wasa was 53.15%. Male literacy was 68.14% and female literacy was 37.62%.