Wadegaon Village Overview
Wadegaon is a village in Pauni tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It lies about 4 km from Pauni tehsil headquarters and around 48 km from Bhandara district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Bhendara is the Gram Panchayat for Wadegaon village.
The sections below provide essential information about Wadegaon 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 Wadegaon is 537338. The village covers a geographical area of 301.95 hectares and has a pincode of 441910. Pauni is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.
Location Map of Wadegaon
Population & Demographics of Wadegaon
This section provides population and demographic details of Wadegaon village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 521 | 277 | 244 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 63 | 35 | 28 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 92 | 44 | 48 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 156 | 79 | 77 |
| Literate Population | 363 | 204 | 159 |
| Illiterate Population | 158 | 73 | 85 |
Key population details of Wadegaon village are given below:
- Wadegaon village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 521, including approximately 277 males and 244 females, with a sex ratio of 880 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 92 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 156 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Wadegaon village is good, with a literacy rate of about 69.67%.
- There are around 114 households in Wadegaon village.
Transport & Connectivity of Wadegaon
Transport facilities help residents of Wadegaon 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 Wadegaon
The following villages are located close to Wadegaon 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 Wadegaon
- Where is Wadegaon located?
- Wadegaon village is located in Pauni Tehsil, Bhandara district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Wadegaon?
- The Gram Panchayat of Wadegaon is Bhendara (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Wadegaon?
- The pincode of Wadegaon is 441910.
- What is the population of Wadegaon?
- Wadegaon has a total population of 521, including 277 males and 244 females.
- How many households are there in Wadegaon?
- There are 114 households in Wadegaon.
- What is the literacy rate in Wadegaon?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Wadegaon is 69.67%. Male literacy is 73.65% and female literacy is 65.16%.