Waghod - Raver, Jalgaon

Waghod is a village situated in the Raver tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Raver and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Waghod village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Waghod is 526884. The village covers a total geographical area of 859.55 hectares and falls under the 425508 pincode. Raver is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Waghod village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raver Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Waghod

As per Census 2011, Waghod village has a total population of 4,243 people, consisting of 2,200 males and 2,043 females. The village has 1,021 households and a sex ratio of 928 females per 1,000 males. There are 454 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,994 literate and 1,249 illiterate residents. Additionally, 365 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 21 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Waghod

Waghod 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 Waghod

Waghod is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Waghoda, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raver to Waghod is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Waghod is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Waghod

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

Health Facilities in Waghod

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

FAQs about Waghod