Waghoda - Akot, Akola
Waghoda is a village situated in the Akot tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akot and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Panaj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Waghoda village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Waghoda is 529773. The village covers a total geographical area of 191.47 hectares and falls under the 444101 pincode.
Waghoda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Akot Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Akola Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Waghoda
Waghoda 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Shahapur Pr. Karla | North | 1.10 km |
| Panaj | North-West | 1.28 km |
| Narsingpur | North-West | 2.60 km |
| Wadali Deshmukh | South | 2.67 km |
| Dhamangaon | East | 2.68 km |
| Nimkhed Ade | East | 2.70 km |
| Bochara | North | 2.79 km |
| Diwthana | West | 3.12 km |
| Karala | North-East | 3.27 km |
| Chandikapur | South-West | 3.31 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Waghoda
Public transport in the Waghoda is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Akot, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.2 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Akola to Waghoda is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Waghoda
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Waghoda village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Waghoda
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Waghoda village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Waghoda
Where is Waghoda located?
Waghoda village is located in Akot Tehsil, Akola district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Waghoda?
The Gram Panchayat of Waghoda is Panaj.
What is the pincode of Waghoda?
The pincode of Waghoda is 444101.