Wazegaon - Balapur, Akola

Wazegaon is a village situated in the Balapur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balapur and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Vazegaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wazegaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wazegaon is 529885. The village covers a total geographical area of 319.43 hectares and falls under the 444311 pincode. Shegaon is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Wazegaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Wazegaon

As per Census 2011, Wazegaon village has a total population of 1,033 people, consisting of 521 males and 512 females. The village has 256 households and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males. There are 104 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 812 literate and 221 illiterate residents. Additionally, 367 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 27 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Wazegaon

Wazegaon 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 Wazegaon

Wazegaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shegaon, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shegaon to Wazegaon is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Wazegaon is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wazegaon

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

Health Facilities in Wazegaon

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

FAQs about Wazegaon