Wadgaon Tighre - Jamner, Jalgaon
Wadgaon Tighre is a village situated in the Jamner tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jamner and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Nagan Kh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wadgaon Tighre village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Wadgaon Tighre is 528028. The village covers a total geographical area of 537.77 hectares and falls under the 424206 pincode. Bhusaval is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.
Wadgaon Tighre village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jamner Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raver Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Wadgaon Tighre
As per Census 2011, Wadgaon Tighre village has a total population of 676 people, consisting of 341 males and 335 females. The village has 175 households and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males. There are 106 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 391 literate and 285 illiterate residents. Additionally, 64 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 549 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Wadgaon Tighre are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 676 | 341 | 335 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 106 | 53 | 53 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 64 | 33 | 31 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 549 | 275 | 274 |
| Literate Population | 391 | 215 | 176 |
| Illiterate Population | 285 | 126 | 159 |
Nearby Villages of Wadgaon Tighre
Wadgaon Tighre 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Tighre Wadgaon | North-West | 2.18 km |
| Shankarpura | South-West | 2.68 km |
| Sargaon | North-East | 2.81 km |
| Devalasgaon | East | 3.28 km |
| Kalkhede | North-West | 3.51 km |
| Moykhede Digar | South-East | 3.74 km |
| Samrod | South-West | 4.26 km |
| Waghari | North | 4.46 km |
| Nagan Kh . | West | 4.63 km |
| Patkheda | North | 5.38 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Wadgaon Tighre
Public transport in the Wadgaon Tighre is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jamner, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.9 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhusaval to Wadgaon Tighre is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Wadgaon Tighre is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Wadgaon Tighre
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Wadgaon Tighre village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Wadgaon Tighre
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Wadgaon Tighre village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Wadgaon Tighre
Where is Wadgaon Tighre located?
Wadgaon Tighre village is located in Jamner Tehsil, Jalgaon district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Wadgaon Tighre?
The Gram Panchayat of Wadgaon Tighre is Nagan Kh.
What is the pincode of Wadgaon Tighre?
The pincode of Wadgaon Tighre is 424206.
What is the population of Wadgaon Tighre?
Wadgaon Tighre has a total population of 676, including 341 males and 335 females.
How many households are there in Wadgaon Tighre?
There are 175 households in Wadgaon Tighre.
What is the literacy rate in Wadgaon Tighre?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Wadgaon Tighre is 57.84%. Male literacy is 63.05% and female literacy is 52.54%.