Wadegaon - Armori, Gadchiroli

Wadegaon is a village situated in the Armori tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Armori and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Kurandi serves as the Village Panchayat for Wadegaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wadegaon is 538554. The village covers a total geographical area of 484.21 hectares and falls under the 441217 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Wadegaon

According to the 2011 Census, Wadegaon village had a total population of 377 people, including 189 males and 188 females, living in 102 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.32%, with male literacy at 85.14% and female literacy at 67.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 306.

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

Nearby Villages of Wadegaon

Wadegaon 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 Wadegaon

Wadegaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Wadsa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Wadegaon is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Wadegaon is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wadegaon

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

Health Facilities in Wadegaon

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

FAQs about Wadegaon