Waghale - Baglan, Nashik

Waghale is a village situated in the Baglan tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Satana and around 114 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Waghale village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Waghale is 550039. The village covers a total geographical area of 447 hectares and falls under the 423303 pincode. Satana is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Waghale

According to the 2011 Census, Waghale village had a total population of 2,278 people, including 1,166 males and 1,112 females, living in 411 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.68%, with male literacy at 86.93% and female literacy at 76.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 162, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 799.

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

Nearby Villages of Waghale

Waghale 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 Waghale

Waghale is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dhule, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Satana to Waghale is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Waghale is about 114 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Waghale

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

Health Facilities in Waghale

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

FAQs about Waghale