Wadgaon - Shevgaon, Ahilyanagar

Wadgaon is a village situated in the Shevgaon tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from Shevgaon and around 80 km from Ahmadnagar. Wadgaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wadgaon is 557885. The village covers a total geographical area of 830.43 hectares and falls under the 414102 pincode. Ahmadnagar is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.

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

Population of Wadgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Wadgaon village had a total population of 1,193 people, including 620 males and 573 females, living in 255 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.13%, with male literacy at 84.47% and female literacy at 53.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 226.

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

Nearby Villages of Wadgaon

Wadgaon 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 Wadgaon

Wadgaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Aurangabad, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ahmadnagar to Wadgaon is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wadgaon

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

Health Facilities in Wadgaon

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

FAQs about Wadgaon