Wadgaon (Tigji) - Soegaon, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Wadgaon (Tigji) is a village situated in the Soegaon tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 55 km from Soegaon and around 150 km from Aurangabad. Wadgaon Tigji serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wadgaon (Tigji) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wadgaon (Tigji) is 548461. The village covers a total geographical area of 251.62 hectares and falls under the 431118 pincode. Pachora is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Wadgaon (Tigji) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kannad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Wadgaon (Tigji)

As per Census 2011, Wadgaon (Tigji) village has a total population of 1,351 people, consisting of 715 males and 636 females. The village has 253 households and a sex ratio of 889 females per 1,000 males. There are 199 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 878 literate and 473 illiterate residents. Additionally, 98 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 547 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Wadgaon (Tigji) are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,351715636
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19910594
Scheduled Castes (SC)985444
Scheduled Tribes (ST)547281266
Literate Population878527351
Illiterate Population473188285

Nearby Villages of Wadgaon (Tigji)

Wadgaon (Tigji) 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)
Pimpri AnturSouth-West1.46 km
ShindolNorth1.92 km
Nagardeola Sim.North-West2.95 km
MohalaiSouth-West3.28 km
NipaneWest3.65 km
Uppalkheda AnturNorth-East3.79 km
NimkhediSouth3.86 km
MohalaiWest3.89 km
SonwadiSouth-West4.79 km
KinhiSouth-East4.86 km

Transport and Connectivity of Wadgaon (Tigji)

Wadgaon (Tigji) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Galan, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pachora to Wadgaon (Tigji) is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Wadgaon (Tigji) is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wadgaon (Tigji)

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Wadgaon (Tigji)

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

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

FAQs about Wadgaon (Tigji)

Where is Wadgaon (Tigji) located?

Wadgaon (Tigji) village is located in Soegaon Tehsil, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Wadgaon (Tigji)?

The Gram Panchayat of Wadgaon (Tigji) is Wadgaon Tigji.

What is the pincode of Wadgaon (Tigji)?

The pincode of Wadgaon (Tigji) is 431118.

What is the population of Wadgaon (Tigji)?

Wadgaon (Tigji) has a total population of 1,351, including 715 males and 636 females.

How many households are there in Wadgaon (Tigji)?

There are 253 households in Wadgaon (Tigji).

What is the literacy rate in Wadgaon (Tigji)?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Wadgaon (Tigji) is 64.99%. Male literacy is 73.71% and female literacy is 55.19%.