Waghadu - Chalisgaon, Jalgaon

Waghadu is a village situated in the Chalisgaon tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chalisgaon and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Waghadu village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Waghadu is 527793. The village covers a total geographical area of 698 hectares and falls under the 424119 pincode. Chalisgaon is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Waghadu

According to the 2011 Census, Waghadu village had a total population of 2,343 people, including 1,278 males and 1,065 females, living in 505 households. The sex ratio was 833 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.06%, with male literacy at 84.22% and female literacy at 68.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 62, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 263.

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

Nearby Villages of Waghadu

Waghadu 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 Waghadu

Waghadu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chalisgaon Jn, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chalisgaon to Waghadu is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Waghadu is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Waghadu

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

Health Facilities in Waghadu

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

FAQs about Waghadu