Wejgaon Village - Gondpipri, Chandrapur

Wejgaon is a village situated in the Gondpipri tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 52 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gondpipri and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Wejgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wejgaon is 541926. The village covers a total geographical area of 911.37 hectares and falls under the 442701 pincode. Ballarpur is the nearest town, located about 61 km away.

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

Population of Wejgaon

As per Census 2011, Wejgaon village has a total population of 952 people, consisting of 500 males and 452 females. The village has 265 households and a sex ratio of 904 females per 1,000 males. There are 91 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 709 literate and 243 illiterate residents. Additionally, 426 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 104 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Wejgaon

Wejgaon 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 Wejgaon

Wejgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Makudi, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 135.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ballarpur to Wejgaon is about 61 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Wejgaon is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wejgaon

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

Health Facilities in Wejgaon

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

FAQs about Wejgaon