Vadgaon - Shahade, Nandurbar

Vadgaon is a village situated in the Shahade tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahade and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Wadgaon serves as the Village Panchayat for Vadgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vadgaon is 525523. The village covers a total geographical area of 2151 hectares and falls under the 425444 pincode. Shahade is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Vadgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Vadgaon village had a total population of 3,604 people, including 1,779 males and 1,825 females, living in 720 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 40.55%, with male literacy at 49.97% and female literacy at 31.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 39, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3,418.

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

Nearby Villages of Vadgaon

Vadgaon 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 Vadgaon

Vadgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dondaicha, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahade to Vadgaon is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Vadgaon is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vadgaon

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

Health Facilities in Vadgaon

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

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