Waddam

Waddam is a village located in Sironcha tehsil of Gadchiroli district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Sironcha (tehsildar office) and 240km away from district headquarter Gadchiroli. As per 2009 stats, Wadadam is the gram panchayat of Waddam village.

Waddam has its own place in the vibrant Gadchiroli region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Waddam

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Waddam is 540121. The village spans a total geographical area of 133.74 hectares. Mancherial is nearest town to Waddam village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 74km away.

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Population of Waddam

Below is a concise population overview of Waddam as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 479 233 246
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 58 29 29
Scheduled Castes (SC) 64 30 34
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 49 26 23
Literate Population 311 162 149
Illiterate Population 168 71 97

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Waddam village:

  • The total population of Waddam village is around 479, including approximately 233 males and 246 females, with a sex ratio of 1055 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 58 children aged 0–6 years in Waddam village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Waddam village has 64 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 49 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Waddam village is about 64.93%, with male literacy at 69.53% and female literacy at 60.57%.
  • There are around 143 households in Waddam village.

Connectivity of Waddam

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Waddam. As per the 2011 stats, Waddam had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Waddam

Knowing the nearby villages of Waddam helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Waddam.

Mrudukrishnapur Mugapur Pentipaka Chak Tumnur Mal Aipeta Ry Pochampalli Ry Laxmidevi Petha Chak Rangadhampetha Chak Ankisa Chak Golagudam Chak Golagudam Mal

Frequently Asked Questions about Waddam

Where is Waddam located?
Waddam village is situated in Sironcha Tehsil, within the Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Waddam?
The Gram Panchayat of Waddam is Wadadam (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Waddam as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Waddam is 479, with 233 males and 246 females.
How many households are there in Waddam as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Waddam village has a total of 143 households.
What is the literacy rate in Waddam as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Waddam is 64.93%. The male literacy rate is 69.53%, while the female literacy rate is 60.57%.