Waygaon - Brahmapuri, Chandrapur

Waygaon is a village situated in the Brahmapuri tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Brahmapuri and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Waigaon serves as the Village Panchayat for Waygaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Waygaon is 540787. The village covers a total geographical area of 608.4 hectares and falls under the 441206 pincode. Brahmapuri is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Waygaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Brahmapuri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gadchiroli-Chimur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Waygaon

According to the 2011 Census, Waygaon village had a total population of 1,619 people, including 804 males and 815 females, living in 404 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.65%, with male literacy at 76.99% and female literacy at 62.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 209, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 670.

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

Nearby Villages of Waygaon

Waygaon 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 Waygaon

Waygaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kirmiti Mendha, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapuri to Waygaon is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Waygaon is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Waygaon

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

Health Facilities in Waygaon

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

FAQs about Waygaon