Waghapur - Sangamner, Ahilyanagar

Waghapur is a village situated in the Sangamner tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from Sangamner and around 90 km from Ahmadnagar. Wagahapur serves as the Village Panchayat for Waghapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Waghapur is 557421. The village covers a total geographical area of 329.81 hectares and falls under the 422605 pincode. Sangamner is the nearest town, located about 4 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 Sangamner Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shirdi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Waghapur

According to the 2011 Census, Waghapur village had a total population of 1,433 people, including 753 males and 680 females, living in 254 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.03%, with male literacy at 92.79% and female literacy at 78.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 211, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 36.

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

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sainagar Shirdi, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangamner to Waghapur is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ahmadnagar to Waghapur is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 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