Waghnakh - Warora, Chandrapur

Waghnakh is a village situated in the Warora tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Warora and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Whaghankha serves as the Village Panchayat for Waghnakh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Waghnakh is 540156. The village covers a total geographical area of 253.59 hectares and falls under the 442907 pincode. Warora is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Waghnakh

According to the 2011 Census, Waghnakh village had a total population of 1,134 people, including 574 males and 560 females, living in 275 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.04%, with male literacy at 86.60% and female literacy at 75.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 110, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 38.

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

Nearby Villages of Waghnakh

Waghnakh 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 Waghnakh

Waghnakh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nagari, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Warora to Waghnakh is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Waghnakh is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Waghnakh

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

Health Facilities in Waghnakh

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

FAQs about Waghnakh