Wadegaon - Umred, Nagpur

Wadegaon is a village situated in the Umred tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Umred and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Virli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wadegaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wadegaon is 536145. The village covers a total geographical area of 317.83 hectares and falls under the 441203 pincode. Umred is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Wadegaon 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 Wadegaon

As per Census 2011, Wadegaon village has a total population of 368 people, consisting of 180 males and 188 females. The village has 86 households and a sex ratio of 1,044 females per 1,000 males. There are 40 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 270 literate and 98 illiterate residents. Additionally, 189 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 40 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Wadegaon are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population368180188
Child Population (0–6 yrs)401921
Scheduled Castes (SC)18987102
Scheduled Tribes (ST)401921
Literate Population270142128
Illiterate Population983860

Nearby Villages of Wadegaon

Wadegaon 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BarvhaNorth-East1.44 km
VirliSouth1.88 km
PiplaEast2.01 km
PusagondiWest2.16 km
KalandriNorth2.89 km
AkolaSouth-East3.12 km
KolarmetNorth-West3.63 km
NirvhaEast3.67 km
RajulwadiSouth3.79 km
Khairi(na)North-East3.88 km

Transport and Connectivity of Wadegaon

Wadegaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mohdara Halt, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Umred to Wadegaon is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Wadegaon is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wadegaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Wadegaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Wadegaon

Where is Wadegaon located?

Wadegaon village is located in Umred Tehsil, Nagpur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Wadegaon?

The Gram Panchayat of Wadegaon is Virli.

What is the pincode of Wadegaon?

The pincode of Wadegaon is 441203.

What is the population of Wadegaon?

Wadegaon has a total population of 368, including 180 males and 188 females.

How many households are there in Wadegaon?

There are 86 households in Wadegaon.

What is the literacy rate in Wadegaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Wadegaon is 73.37%. Male literacy is 78.89% and female literacy is 68.09%.