Wanoja - Anjangaon Surji, Amravati

Wanoja is a village situated in the Anjangaon Surji tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Anjangaon Surji and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Wanoja village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wanoja is 531838. The village covers a total geographical area of 697.43 hectares and falls under the 444705 pincode. Anjangaon is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Wanoja

As per Census 2011, Wanoja village has a total population of 1,094 people, consisting of 502 males and 592 females. The village has 260 households and a sex ratio of 1,179 females per 1,000 males. There are 89 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 851 literate and 243 illiterate residents. Additionally, 434 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 21 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,094502592
Child Population (0–6 yrs)894049
Scheduled Castes (SC)434189245
Scheduled Tribes (ST)21813
Literate Population851429422
Illiterate Population24373170

Nearby Villages of Wanoja

Wanoja 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)
PardiEast1.81 km
Khel HirajiWest2.29 km
Umari MamdabadSouth2.64 km
KuberiSouth-East2.67 km
Khel GangajiNorth-West2.78 km
Gavandgaon BkNorth-West3.25 km
Umari ItbarpurSouth-East4.20 km
TelkhedaSouth5.16 km
Warud Kh.North-East5.18 km
HinganiNorth-West5.45 km

Transport and Connectivity of Wanoja

Wanoja is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Anjangaon, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anjangaon to Wanoja is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Wanoja is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wanoja

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Wanoja

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Wanoja

Where is Wanoja located?

Wanoja village is located in Anjangaon Surji Tehsil, Amravati district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Wanoja?

Wanoja is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Wanoja?

The pincode of Wanoja is 444705.

What is the population of Wanoja?

Wanoja has a total population of 1,094, including 502 males and 592 females.

How many households are there in Wanoja?

There are 260 households in Wanoja.

What is the literacy rate in Wanoja?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Wanoja is 77.79%. Male literacy is 85.46% and female literacy is 71.28%.