Welgaon - Kuhi, Nagpur

Welgaon is a village situated in the Kuhi tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kuhi and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Welgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Welgaon is 536492. The village covers a total geographical area of 1090.83 hectares and falls under the 441210 pincode. Umred is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Welgaon 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 Welgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Welgaon village had a total population of 834 people, including 416 males and 418 females, living in 212 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.78%, with male literacy at 80.55% and female literacy at 65.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 252, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 82.

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

Nearby Villages of Welgaon

Welgaon 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 Welgaon

Welgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhiwapur, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Umred to Welgaon is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Welgaon is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Welgaon

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

Health Facilities in Welgaon

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

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