Wadgaon - Mukhed, Nanded

Wadgaon is a village situated in the Mukhed tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 46 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mukhed and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Wadgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wadgaon is 545558. The village covers a total geographical area of 483 hectares and falls under the 431715 pincode. Mukhed is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

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

Population of Wadgaon

As per Census 2011, Wadgaon village has a total population of 1,973 people, consisting of 1,017 males and 956 females. The village has 394 households and a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males. There are 305 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,162 literate and 811 illiterate residents. Additionally, 272 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,9731,017956
Child Population (0–6 yrs)305165140
Scheduled Castes (SC)272139133
Literate Population1,162689473
Illiterate Population811328483

Nearby Villages of Wadgaon

Wadgaon 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)
DornaliSouth-East2.32 km
TagyalSouth-West2.85 km
HippalnariNorth2.91 km
NivaliWest2.94 km
WalankiSouth3.01 km
KabnurNorth-East3.34 km
BhingoliNorth-East3.71 km
BhaswadiSouth-East4.00 km
MakniNorth-East4.68 km
BamniSouth-West4.80 km

Transport and Connectivity of Wadgaon

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Wadgaon. The nearest railway station is Udgir, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.0 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 Mukhed to Wadgaon is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Wadgaon is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wadgaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Wadgaon

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 village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Wadgaon

Where is Wadgaon located?

Wadgaon village is located in Mukhed Tehsil, Nanded district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Wadgaon?

Wadgaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Wadgaon?

The pincode of Wadgaon is 431715.

What is the population of Wadgaon?

Wadgaon has a total population of 1,973, including 1,017 males and 956 females.

How many households are there in Wadgaon?

There are 394 households in Wadgaon.

What is the literacy rate in Wadgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Wadgaon is 58.90%. Male literacy is 67.75% and female literacy is 49.48%.