PS Wai
Taluka: Wai
1. Area:
623.13 sq. km
2. Population (Male / Female):
Male – 99,865
Female – 100,404
Total Population – 200,269
3. Brief Information about Tourist Places in the Taluka:
Mandhardeo, Dhom Dam, and Mahaganapati Temple at Wai are the major tourist attractions in the taluka.
4. Brief Historical Background of the Taluka:
Wai Taluka has a rich historical and cultural heritage. The town of Wai is situated on the banks of the Krishna River and was historically known as “Dakshin Kashi” (Southern Kashi). References to Wai are found in the Mahabharata.
In 1674, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj conquered Wai and incorporated it into the Maratha Empire, appointing Yesaji Malhar as the Subhedar. During the period of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, Wai continued to hold strategic importance.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, Wai emerged as the cultural capital of Maharashtra, renowned for its ancient temples and ghats. The town gained special cultural and intellectual recognition due to Tarktirtha Laxmanshastri Joshi. The Krishnamai Festival is a major religious celebration held in Wai in reverence of the Krishna River.
5. Number of Primary Schools:
163 primary schools.
6. Number of Primary Health Centres / Sub-Centres:
Primary Health Centres – 4
Sub-Centres – 28
7. Number of Anganwadis:
269 Anganwadis.
8. Number of Gans / Groups:
Gans – 4
Zilla Parishad Groups – 8
9. Number of Veterinary Hospitals:
State Level – 1
Category–I – 3
Category–II – 14
Total – 18
10. Municipality / Municipal Council:
Wai Taluka has one municipality, namely Wai Municipal Council.
11. Rivers / Dams / Forts:
River – Krishna
Dams – Dhom, Balkawadi
Forts – Raireshwar, Vairat, Kamalgad
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