Wadhona - Chimur, Chandrapur

Wadhona is a village situated in the Chimur tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chimur and around 121 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Chicholi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wadhona village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wadhona is 540390. The village covers a total geographical area of 169.02 hectares and falls under the 442903 pincode. Warora is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.

Wadhona village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Wadhona

According to the 2011 Census, Wadhona village had a total population of 305 people, including 157 males and 148 females, living in 86 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.78%, with male literacy at 73.88% and female literacy at 61.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 88, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 117.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Wadhona

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Wadhona. The nearest railway station is Kargaon Halt, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Warora to Wadhona is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Wadhona is about 121 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 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:

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:

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