Wadigodri - Ambad, Jalna

Wadigodri is a village situated in the Ambad tehsil of Jalna district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ambad and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Jalna. Wadigodri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wadigodri is 547864. The village covers a total geographical area of 816.67 hectares and falls under the 431205 pincode. Ambad is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Wadigodri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ghansawangi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Parbhani Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Wadigodri

As per Census 2011, Wadigodri village has a total population of 3,737 people, consisting of 1,879 males and 1,858 females. The village has 776 households and a sex ratio of 988 females per 1,000 males. There are 440 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,426 literate and 1,311 illiterate residents. Additionally, 498 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 193 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,7371,8791,858
Child Population (0–6 yrs)440243197
Scheduled Castes (SC)498248250
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1939697
Literate Population2,4261,3951,031
Illiterate Population1,311484827

Nearby Villages of Wadigodri

Wadigodri 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)
Soundalgaon Kh.North-West3.14 km
Antarwali SarathiWest3.14 km
DhakalgaonNorth-East3.45 km
Patharwala Bk.South5.37 km
MahakalaSouth-West5.83 km
HingangaonSouth-East6.14 km
NalewadiWest6.39 km
ShahapurNorth-East6.40 km
DodadgaonNorth-West6.50 km
Ramgavhan Bk.North-West6.82 km

Transport and Connectivity of Wadigodri

Wadigodri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kodi, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambad to Wadigodri is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalna to Wadigodri is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wadigodri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Wadigodri

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Wadigodri 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 Wadigodri

Where is Wadigodri located?

Wadigodri village is located in Ambad Tehsil, Jalna district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Wadigodri?

Wadigodri is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Wadigodri?

The pincode of Wadigodri is 431205.

What is the population of Wadigodri?

Wadigodri has a total population of 3,737, including 1,879 males and 1,858 females.

How many households are there in Wadigodri?

There are 776 households in Wadigodri.

What is the literacy rate in Wadigodri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Wadigodri is 64.92%. Male literacy is 74.24% and female literacy is 55.49%.