Waygaon - Mauda, Nagpur

Waygaon is a village situated in the Mauda tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mauda and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Sirsoli serves as the Village Panchayat for Waygaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Waygaon is 535664. The village covers a total geographical area of 254.25 hectares and falls under the 441106 pincode. Bhandara is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Waygaon 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 Waygaon

According to the 2011 Census, Waygaon village had a total population of 602 people, including 302 males and 300 females, living in 140 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.73%, with male literacy at 91.24% and female literacy at 74.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 88, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Waygaon

Waygaon 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 Waygaon

Waygaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khat, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhandara to Waygaon is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Waygaon is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Waygaon

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

Health Facilities in Waygaon

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

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