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Wada Tehsil

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Taluka Overview

Wada Taluka is included inPalghar District and Wada subdivision. It is in the eastern region in the Palghar district. Wada Taluka shares its southeastern border with Thane district, its eastern border with Mokhada Taluka, and is adjacent to Vikramgad and Jawhar Talukas in the north. The western border of Wada Taluka is shared with Palghar Taluka, and thePalghar district headquarters is 46 km away from Wada.

According to the 2011 Census, the total population of Wada Taluka is 1,78,370, with a literacy rate of 63.15%. Wada Taluka consists of 7 circles respectively Wada, Kudus, Kone, Kanchad, Khanivali, Met and Mandava.

Wada Taluka covers a geographical area of 70,043 hectares and comprises 172 revenue villages and 84 gram panchayat. Wada Nagar Panchayat has jurisdiction of the town’s civic population.

One of the notable religious sites in Wada Taluka is the ancient Shankar Temple at Tilase village. A fair is organized at Tilase temple annually on the occasion of Mahashivratri, attracting thousands of devotees. Nearby, there is also well known Vitthal-Rukhmini temple.

Adjacent to Wada Taluka are Tansa, Bhatsa, Lower, Middle, and Upper Vaitarna dams, which are major sources of drinking water supply for Mumbai and Thane cities.

Wada hosts Maharashtra’s largest wholesale market for fireworks.

Cultural Heritage

Cultural Heritage

History

Wada taluka established during the British era. The tahsil headquarter building constructed in 1902, remains structurally strong to the this day.

Cultural Heritage

The majority of Wada Taluka’s population consists of Varli, Katkari, and MahadevKoli tribes, classified as Scheduled Tribes. The tribal communities have expressed their lifestyles through Warli art and Tarpa dance.

Warli painting is an ancient form of tribal art that dates back to 1100 AD.

The Warli painting, which depict the traditional lifestyle and cultural beliefs, are an important part of the tribal communities identity.

The tribal communitiesuse natural colour made from materials like rice flour, charcoal and mud to create their famous Warli painting.

These paintings have gain popularity both in India and abroad.

 

 

Telephone No.

Wada Taluka Tahsildar (Since 1998)Mrs.

Sr.No.​ Tahsildar Name Duration
1 Mr. R. J. Patil 14/12/1998 to 15/04/1999
2 Mr. A.V. Bhanushali (In-charge) 16/04/1999 to 15/05/1999
3 Mr. R. J. Patil 16/05/1999 to 16/07/1999
4 Mr. A.V. Bhanushali (In-charge) 17/07/1999 to 19/07/1999
5 Mr. P. B. Bhoir 20/07/1999 to 02/04/2000
6 Mr. Rajvikumar Mittal(IAS) 03/04/2000 to 15/04/2000
7 Mr. P. B. Bhoir 16/04/2000 to 07/05/2000
8 Mr. M.D. Patkar 08/05/2000 to 20/05/2000
9 Mr. P. B. Bhoir 21/05/2000 to 30/03/2002
10 Mr. a V vISHE 31/03/2002 to 30/02/2004
11 Mrs.Jyoti V Wagh (In-charge) 01/03/2004 to 09/03/2004
12 Mr. Vijay W Waikar 10/03/2004 to 30/04/2006
13 Mr. V M Sankhe 01/05/2006 to 21/05/2007
14 Mr. V R Patil (In-charge) 30/05/2007 to 29/07/2007
15 Mr. P.D. Sankhe 30/07/2007 to 15/03/2009
16 Mr. Santosh Shinde 16/03/2009 to 21/05/2009
17 Mr. Dileep Rayannavar (in Charge) 22/05/2009 to 08/06/2009
18 Mr. Santosh Shinde 09/06/2009 to 10/10/2010
19 Ms. Urmila B Patil (In-charge) 10/10/2010 to 20/10/2010
20 Mr. Santosh Shinde 21/10/2010 to 14/05/2012
21 Mr. Dilip Sankhe 15/05/2012 to 20/02/2014
22 Dr. Sandeep​ Chavan 21/02/2014 to 06/01/2017
23 Mr.​ Dinesh Kurhade 07/01/2017 to 08/09/2019
24 Dr.Uddhav Kadam 09/09/2019 to 13/03/2023
25 Mr. Bhausaheb​ Andhare From 14/03/2023

Geographical Information

 

Geographical Area 700 sq.km
Climate Hot,Humid and Moderate
Population 1,78,370
Bordering Talukas and Districts Southeast: Thane District

East: Mokhada

North: Vikramgad, Jawhar

West: Palghar

 

The average annual rainfall in Wada Taluka is approximately 2400 mm.

Wada Taluka has a hilly terrain with a significant portion covered by forests, while some areas have flat land.

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Wada Taluka is 1,78,370.

Wada Taluka is well-connected to neighboring talukas by major roads.

The Bhiwandi-Wada-Manor state highway passes through Wada Taluka