Vada, Palghar

Vada or Wada is one of the eight talukas of the Palghar district in the Konkan division of Maharashtra state. It is one of the most industrialised talukas in Palghar district.GeographyWada is located at. It has an average elevation of 38 metres (124 feet).Rivers and LakesThe main rivers flowing through Wada are the Vaitarna and Pinjal. There are three main lakes in Wada town.CastesThere are many castes live in Wada taluka.Mainly Adivasi, Kunbi, Agri, Koli, Bhanushali, Vaishya Vani, Buddhist and Sonar.DemographicsIndia census, Wada had a population of 75,291. Males constituted 52% of the population and females 48%. Wada has an average literacy rate of 92%, higher than the national average of 72.5%. In Wada, 12% of the population is under six years of age.India census, Wada taluka has a population of 142,753, with 52.33% males and 47.66% females. Of the total population, 128,467 persons live in rural areas and 14,286 in urban areas; at the 2011 Census the population had risen to 178,370. Wada is emerging as a new industrial hub with several industrial undertakings and foundries being established recently.EconomyAgriculture is the main source of income for people of Wada.