Wejgaon - 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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Wejgaon village had a total population of 952 people, including 500 males and 452 females, living in 265 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.35%, with male literacy at 90.63% and female literacy at 73.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 426, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 104.

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

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