Wedgaon - Gondpipri, Chandrapur

Wedgaon is a village situated in the Gondpipri tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gondpipri and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Welgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wedgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wedgaon is 541950. The village covers a total geographical area of 986.05 hectares and falls under the 442702 pincode. Ballarpur is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

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

Population of Wedgaon

As per Census 2011, Wedgaon village has a total population of 1,180 people, consisting of 597 males and 583 females. The village has 292 households and a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males. There are 119 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 715 literate and 465 illiterate residents. Additionally, 195 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 152 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Wedgaon are given below:

Nearby Villages of Wedgaon

Wedgaon 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 Wedgaon

Wedgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sirpur Town, while the nearest airport is Warangal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 140.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ballarpur to Wedgaon is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Wedgaon is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wedgaon

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

Health Facilities in Wedgaon

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

FAQs about Wedgaon