Wagheda - Kurkheda, Gadchiroli

Wagheda is a village situated in the Kurkheda tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurkheda and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Belgaon (k.) serves as the Village Panchayat for Wagheda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wagheda is 538624. The village covers a total geographical area of 483.21 hectares and falls under the 441207 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Wagheda

According to the 2011 Census, Wagheda village had a total population of 422 people, including 224 males and 198 females, living in 113 households. The sex ratio was 884 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.37%, with male literacy at 95.57% and female literacy at 77.97%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 66.

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

Nearby Villages of Wagheda

Wagheda 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 Wagheda

Wagheda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Wadsa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Wagheda is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Wagheda is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wagheda

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

Health Facilities in Wagheda

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

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