Wadhana - Mauda, Nagpur

Wadhana is a village situated in the Mauda tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mauda and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Mohali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wadhana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wadhana is 535728. The village covers a total geographical area of 127.44 hectares and falls under the 441104 pincode. Bhandara is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Wadhana

According to the 2011 Census, Wadhana village had a total population of 314 people, including 159 males and 155 females, living in 67 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.36%, with male literacy at 85.92% and female literacy at 72.66%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Wadhana

Wadhana 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 Wadhana

Wadhana is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kuhi, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhandara to Wadhana is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Wadhana is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wadhana

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

Health Facilities in Wadhana

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

FAQs about Wadhana