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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Waghnakh village has a total population of 1,134 people, consisting of 574 males and 560 females. The village has 275 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 116 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 825 literate and 309 illiterate residents. Additionally, 110 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 38 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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