Wadji - Paithan, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Wadji is a village situated in the Paithan tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from Paithan and around 65 km from Aurangabad. Wadji village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wadji is 549540. The village covers a total geographical area of 1290.01 hectares and falls under the 431107 pincode. Paithan is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Wadji

According to the 2011 Census, Wadji village had a total population of 1,527 people, including 771 males and 756 females, living in 327 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.95%, with male literacy at 80.76% and female literacy at 55.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 416, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 73.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,527771756
Child Population (0–6 yrs)254142112
Scheduled Castes (SC)416205211
Scheduled Tribes (ST)733241
Literate Population865508357
Illiterate Population662263399

Nearby Villages of Wadji

Wadji 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KhandalaSouth3.11 km
Kutub KhedaWest3.40 km
ThergaonNorth3.73 km
Koli BodkhaEast3.95 km
SalwadgaonSouth-West4.04 km
Dadegaon Bk.North-West4.28 km
Kekat JalgaonSouth-East5.18 km
Hiwara ChondhalaSouth5.38 km
KaundarSouth-West5.43 km
MurmaNorth-East5.91 km

Transport and Connectivity of Wadji

Wadji is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karmad, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paithan to Wadji is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Wadji is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wadji

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Wadji

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Wadji

Where is Wadji located?

Wadji village is located in Paithan Tehsil, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Wadji?

Wadji is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Wadji?

The pincode of Wadji is 431107.

What is the population of Wadji?

Wadji had a total population of 1,527, including 771 males and 756 females.

How many households are there in Wadji?

Wadji had 327 households.

What is the literacy rate in Wadji?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Wadji was 67.95%. Male literacy was 80.76% and female literacy was 55.43%.