Wangaon - Soegaon, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Wangaon is a village situated in the Soegaon tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from Soegaon and around 150 km from Aurangabad. Wangaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wangaon is 548443. The village covers a total geographical area of 277.56 hectares and falls under the 431150 pincode. Pachora is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Wangaon 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 Wangaon

According to the 2011 Census, Wangaon village had a total population of 664 people, including 335 males and 329 females, living in 162 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.55%, with male literacy at 86.75% and female literacy at 59.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 149, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 98.

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

Nearby Villages of Wangaon

Wangaon 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 Wangaon

Public transport in the Wangaon is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Galan, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pachora to Wangaon is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Wangaon 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 Wangaon

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

Health Facilities in Wangaon

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

FAQs about Wangaon