Waddam - Sironcha, Gadchiroli
Waddam is a village situated in the Sironcha tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sironcha and around 240 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Wadadam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Waddam village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Waddam is 540121. The village covers a total geographical area of 133.74 hectares and falls under the 442504 pincode. Mancherial is the nearest town, located about 74 km away.
Waddam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Waddam
As per Census 2011, Waddam village has a total population of 479 people, consisting of 233 males and 246 females. The village has 143 households and a sex ratio of 1,055 females per 1,000 males. There are 58 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 311 literate and 168 illiterate residents. Additionally, 64 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 49 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Waddam are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Nearby Villages of Waddam
Waddam is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Waddam
Waddam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mancherial to Waddam is about 74 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Waddam is about 240 km, with the usual travel time around ~6.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Waddam
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Waddam village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Waddam
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Waddam village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Waddam
Where is Waddam located?
Waddam village is located in Sironcha Tehsil, Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Waddam?
The Gram Panchayat of Waddam is Wadadam.
What is the pincode of Waddam?
The pincode of Waddam is 442504.
What is the population of Waddam?
Waddam has a total population of 479, including 233 males and 246 females.
How many households are there in Waddam?
There are 143 households in Waddam.
What is the literacy rate in Waddam?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Waddam is 64.93%. Male literacy is 69.53% and female literacy is 60.57%.