Waghapur - Akole, Ahilyanagar

Waghapur is a village situated in the Akole tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from Akola and around 145 km from Ahmadnagar. Waghapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Waghapur is 557286. The village covers a total geographical area of 1012.66 hectares and falls under the 422610 pincode. Sangamner is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Waghapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Akole Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shirdi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Waghapur

As per Census 2011, Waghapur village has a total population of 1,558 people, consisting of 803 males and 755 females. The village has 324 households and a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males. There are 198 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,091 literate and 467 illiterate residents. Additionally, 58 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 325 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Waghapur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Waghapur

Waghapur 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Waghapur

Waghapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Asvali, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangamner to Waghapur is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ahmadnagar to Waghapur is about 145 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Waghapur

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

Health Facilities in Waghapur

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

FAQs about Waghapur