Wadgaon (Ja) - Himayatnagar, Nanded

Wadgaon (Ja) is a village situated in the Himayatnagar tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Himayatnagar and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Wadgaon (j) serves as the Village Panchayat for Wadgaon (Ja) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wadgaon (Ja) is 544404. The village covers a total geographical area of 626.34 hectares and falls under the 431802 pincode. Hadgoan is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Wadgaon (Ja) 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 Wadgaon (Ja)

According to the 2011 Census, Wadgaon (Ja) village had a total population of 1,091 people, including 557 males and 534 females, living in 250 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.83%, with male literacy at 79.70% and female literacy at 57.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 69, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 286.

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

Nearby Villages of Wadgaon (Ja)

Wadgaon (Ja) 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 Wadgaon (Ja)

Wadgaon (Ja) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jirona, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hadgoan to Wadgaon (Ja) is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Wadgaon (Ja) is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wadgaon (Ja)

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

Health Facilities in Wadgaon (Ja)

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

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