Wag - Kuhi, Nagpur

Wag is a village situated in the Kuhi tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kuhi and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Wag village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wag is 536474. The village covers a total geographical area of 647.35 hectares and falls under the 441210 pincode. Umred is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Wag

According to the 2011 Census, Wag village had a total population of 1,522 people, including 773 males and 749 females, living in 361 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.67%, with male literacy at 85.18% and female literacy at 70.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 270, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 43.

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

Nearby Villages of Wag

Wag 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 Wag

Wag is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bamhni, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Umred to Wag is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Wag is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wag

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

Health Facilities in Wag

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

FAQs about Wag