Waghluj Village Overview
Waghluj is a village in Ashti tehsil of Bid district, Maharashtra. It lies about 30 km from Ashti tehsil headquarters and around 110 km from Bid district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Waghluj village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Waghluj 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 Waghluj is 558805. The village covers a geographical area of 681.5 hectares. Ahmadnagar is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.
Location Map of Waghluj
Population & Demographics of Waghluj
This section provides population and demographic details of Waghluj village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,424 | 743 | 681 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 125 | 73 | 52 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 144 | 75 | 69 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 1 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,007 | 590 | 417 |
| Illiterate Population | 417 | 153 | 264 |
Key population details of Waghluj village are given below:
- Waghluj village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,424, including approximately 743 males and 681 females, with a sex ratio of 916 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 144 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Waghluj village is good, with a literacy rate of about 70.72%.
- There are around 304 households in Waghluj village.
Transport & Connectivity of Waghluj
Transport facilities help residents of Waghluj 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 Waghluj
The following villages are located close to Waghluj 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 Waghluj
- Where is Waghluj located?
- Waghluj village is located in Ashti Tehsil, Bid district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Waghluj?
- Waghluj is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Waghluj?
- Waghluj has a total population of 1,424, including 743 males and 681 females.
- How many households are there in Waghluj?
- There are 304 households in Waghluj.
- What is the literacy rate in Waghluj?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Waghluj is 70.72%. Male literacy is 79.41% and female literacy is 61.23%.