Vadgaon - Kopargaon, Ahilyanagar

Vadgaon is a village situated in the Kopargaon tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 36 km from Kopargaon and around 115 km from Ahmadnagar. Wadgaon serves as the Village Panchayat for Vadgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vadgaon is 557504. The village covers a total geographical area of 418.2 hectares and falls under the 423603 pincode. Kopargaon is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Vadgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Vadgaon village had a total population of 1,460 people, including 740 males and 720 females, living in 255 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.17%, with male literacy at 84.10% and female literacy at 63.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 290, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 219.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Vadgaon

Vadgaon 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 Vadgaon

Vadgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ugaon, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kopargaon to Vadgaon is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ahmadnagar to Vadgaon is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vadgaon

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

Health Facilities in Vadgaon

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

FAQs about Vadgaon