Wadgaon Kurum Village Overview
Wadgaon Kurum is a village in Murtijapur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It lies about 32 km from Murtijapur tehsil headquarters and around 66 km from Akola district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Vadgaon Kurum is the Gram Panchayat for Wadgaon Kurum village.
The sections below provide essential information about Wadgaon Kurum village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Wadgaon Kurum is 530280. The village covers a geographical area of 538 hectares. Murtijapur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.
Wadgaon Kurum village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Murtijapur Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Akola Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Wadgaon Kurum
Population & Demographics of Wadgaon Kurum
This section provides population and demographic details of Wadgaon Kurum village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 884 | 436 | 448 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 115 | 52 | 63 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 44 | 23 | 21 |
| Literate Population | 572 | 297 | 275 |
| Illiterate Population | 312 | 139 | 173 |
Key population details of Wadgaon Kurum village are given below:
- Wadgaon Kurum village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 884, including approximately 436 males and 448 females, with a sex ratio of 1027 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 44 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Wadgaon Kurum village is good, with a literacy rate of about 64.71%.
- There are around 197 households in Wadgaon Kurum village.
Transport & Connectivity of Wadgaon Kurum
Transport facilities help residents of Wadgaon Kurum village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Wadgaon Kurum
The following villages are located close to Wadgaon Kurum and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wadgaon Kurum
- Where is Wadgaon Kurum located?
- Wadgaon Kurum village is located in Murtijapur Tehsil, Akola district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Wadgaon Kurum?
- The Gram Panchayat of Wadgaon Kurum is Vadgaon Kurum (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Wadgaon Kurum?
- Wadgaon Kurum has a total population of 884, including 436 males and 448 females.
- How many households are there in Wadgaon Kurum?
- There are 197 households in Wadgaon Kurum.
- What is the literacy rate in Wadgaon Kurum?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Wadgaon Kurum is 64.71%. Male literacy is 68.12% and female literacy is 61.38%.