Vada or Wada (Marathi: ) is one of the eight talukas of the Palghar district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is one of the most industrialised talukas in Palghar district.Wada is located at 19.65N 73.13E.[1] It has an average elevation of 38 metres (124 feet).The main rivers flowing through Wada are the Vaitarna and Pinjal. There are three main lakes in Wada town.There are many castes live in Wada taluka.Mainly Adivasi, Kunbi, Agri, Koli, Bhanushali, Vaishya Vani, budhist and Sonar.As of 2001 India census,[2] 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. As of 2011 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;[3] 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. Agriculture is the main source of income for people of Wada.
