Wategaon - Hadgaon, Nanded

Wategaon is a village situated in the Hadgaon tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hadgaon and around 69 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Wategaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wategaon is 544498. The village covers a total geographical area of 653.14 hectares and falls under the 431712 pincode. Hadgoan is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Wategaon

As per Census 2011, Wategaon village has a total population of 1,257 people, consisting of 638 males and 619 females. The village has 264 households and a sex ratio of 970 females per 1,000 males. There are 208 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 875 literate and 382 illiterate residents. Additionally, 344 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Wategaon

Wategaon 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 Wategaon

Wategaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Parwakhurd Halt, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hadgoan to Wategaon is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Wategaon is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wategaon

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

Health Facilities in Wategaon

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

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