Wagdara - Chamorshi, Gadchiroli

Wagdara is a village situated in the Chamorshi tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chamorshi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Murkhada Chak serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wagdara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wagdara is 539240. The village covers a total geographical area of 513.45 hectares and falls under the 442603 pincode. Mul is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Wagdara

According to the 2011 Census, Wagdara village had a total population of 1,031 people, including 519 males and 512 females, living in 258 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.84%, with male literacy at 83.66% and female literacy at 63.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 10, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 632.

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

Nearby Villages of Wagdara

Wagdara 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 Wagdara

Wagdara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mul Marora, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mul to Wagdara is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Wagdara is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wagdara

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

Health Facilities in Wagdara

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

FAQs about Wagdara