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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Waghapur village has a total population of 1,433 people, consisting of 753 males and 680 females. The village has 254 households and a sex ratio of 903 females per 1,000 males. There are 180 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,078 literate and 355 illiterate residents. Additionally, 211 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 36 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,433753680
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18010179
Scheduled Castes (SC)21111398
Scheduled Tribes (ST)362412
Literate Population1,078605473
Illiterate Population355148207

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NimbaleNorth1.67 km
RayateWest1.68 km
KharadiSouth-East1.97 km
JorveEast3.59 km
KolhewadiNorth-East3.68 km
SukewadiNorth3.74 km
SamnapurNorth3.83 km
VaiduwadiSouth-West3.89 km
JakhoriSouth-East4.06 km
Nimgaon TembhiSouth4.23 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Waghapur

Where is Waghapur located?

Waghapur village is located in Sangamner Tehsil, Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Waghapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Waghapur is Wagahapur.

What is the pincode of Waghapur?

The pincode of Waghapur is 422605.

What is the population of Waghapur?

Waghapur has a total population of 1,433, including 753 males and 680 females.

How many households are there in Waghapur?

There are 254 households in Waghapur.

What is the literacy rate in Waghapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Waghapur is 75.23%. Male literacy is 80.35% and female literacy is 69.56%.