Waigaon - Ahmadpur, Latur

Waigaon is a village situated in the Ahmadpur tehsil of Latur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ahmadpur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Latur. Vaygaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Waigaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Waigaon is 560395. The village covers a total geographical area of 649 hectares and falls under the 413514 pincode. Ahmadpur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Waigaon

According to the 2011 Census, Waigaon village had a total population of 2,081 people, including 1,116 males and 965 females, living in 406 households. The sex ratio was 865 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.78%, with male literacy at 88.28% and female literacy at 67.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 459.

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

Nearby Villages of Waigaon

Waigaon 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 Waigaon

Waigaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nageshwadi Halt, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ahmadpur to Waigaon is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Latur to Waigaon is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Waigaon

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

Health Facilities in Waigaon

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

FAQs about Waigaon