Waghal - Warud, Amravati

Waghal is a village situated in the Warud tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Warud and around 102 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Waghal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Waghal is 532468. The village covers a total geographical area of 889.43 hectares and falls under the 444907 pincode. Warud is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Waghal

According to the 2011 Census, Waghal village had a total population of 1,267 people, including 672 males and 595 females, living in 295 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.27%, with male literacy at 86.44% and female literacy at 77.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 205, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 136.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Waghal

Waghal 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 Waghal

Waghal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Yavatmal, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Warud to Waghal is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Waghal is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Waghal

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

Health Facilities in Waghal

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

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