Waghala - Armori, Gadchiroli

Waghala is a village situated in the Armori tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Armori and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Vaghala serves as the Village Panchayat for Waghala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Waghala is 538517. The village covers a total geographical area of 314.79 hectares and falls under the 441208 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Waghala

According to the 2011 Census, Waghala village had a total population of 1,634 people, including 820 males and 814 females, living in 406 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.90%, with male literacy at 91.08% and female literacy at 78.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 122, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 145.

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

Nearby Villages of Waghala

Waghala 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 Waghala

Waghala is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chicholi Buzurg, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Waghala is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Waghala is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Waghala

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

Health Facilities in Waghala

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

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