Wadhona - Dhamangaon Railway, Amravati

Wadhona is a village situated in the Dhamangaon Railway tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhamangaon Railway and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Wadhona village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wadhona is 533355. The village covers a total geographical area of 1068.05 hectares and falls under the 444709 pincode. Dattapur Dhamangaon is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Wadhona

As per Census 2011, Wadhona village has a total population of 1,397 people, consisting of 696 males and 701 females. The village has 340 households and a sex ratio of 1,007 females per 1,000 males. There are 154 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,115 literate and 282 illiterate residents. Additionally, 157 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 114 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,397696701
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1547678
Scheduled Castes (SC)1577285
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1145559
Literate Population1,115573542
Illiterate Population282123159

Nearby Villages of Wadhona

Wadhona 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)
PathanpurSouth-West2.08 km
MahimapurSouth2.32 km
GaneshpurWest2.32 km
KashikhedNorth2.65 km
MalatpurSouth-East2.84 km
AsegaonEast3.18 km
NargawandiNorth-East3.70 km
KamnapurNorth-West3.75 km
MubarakpurSouth4.00 km
DaulatabadSouth-East4.30 km

Transport and Connectivity of Wadhona

Wadhona is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dhamangaon, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dattapur Dhamangaon to Wadhona is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Wadhona is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wadhona

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Wadhona

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Wadhona 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 5-10 km

FAQs about Wadhona

Where is Wadhona located?

Wadhona village is located in Dhamangaon Railway Tehsil, Amravati district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Wadhona?

Wadhona is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Wadhona?

The pincode of Wadhona is 444709.

What is the population of Wadhona?

Wadhona has a total population of 1,397, including 696 males and 701 females.

How many households are there in Wadhona?

There are 340 households in Wadhona.

What is the literacy rate in Wadhona?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Wadhona is 79.81%. Male literacy is 82.33% and female literacy is 77.32%.