Waghale - Chalisgaon, Jalgaon

Waghale is a village situated in the Chalisgaon tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chalisgaon and around 92 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Waghale village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Waghale is 527777. The village covers a total geographical area of 200.4 hectares and falls under the 424119 pincode. Chalisgaon is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Waghale

As per Census 2011, Waghale village has a total population of 590 people, consisting of 300 males and 290 females. The village has 144 households and a sex ratio of 966 females per 1,000 males. There are 101 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 354 literate and 236 illiterate residents. Additionally, 235 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 146 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Waghale are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population590300290
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1014952
Scheduled Castes (SC)235122113
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1467175
Literate Population354206148
Illiterate Population23694142

Nearby Villages of Waghale

Waghale 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JawaleNorth-East1.39 km
HataleWest1.50 km
Jamadi Pr. BahalNorth-East3.60 km
Chambhardi Kh.North3.90 km
HasanabadSouth4.02 km
BangaonSouth-West4.10 km
KherdeSouth-West4.75 km
WakadiWest4.86 km
RokadeWest5.08 km
Wadgaon (jadhav)East5.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Waghale

Waghale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vaghli, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chalisgaon to Waghale is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Waghale is about 92 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 Waghale

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Waghale

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Waghale

Where is Waghale located?

Waghale village is located in Chalisgaon Tehsil, Jalgaon district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Waghale?

Waghale is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Waghale?

The pincode of Waghale is 424119.

What is the population of Waghale?

Waghale has a total population of 590, including 300 males and 290 females.

How many households are there in Waghale?

There are 144 households in Waghale.

What is the literacy rate in Waghale?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Waghale is 60.00%. Male literacy is 68.67% and female literacy is 51.03%.