Waghere - Igatpuri, Nashik

Waghere is a village situated in the Igatpuri tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Igatpuri and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Waghere village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Waghere is 551068. The village covers a total geographical area of 790.57 hectares and falls under the 422403 pincode. Igatpuri is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Waghere

As per Census 2011, Waghere village has a total population of 1,674 people, consisting of 879 males and 795 females. The village has 309 households and a sex ratio of 904 females per 1,000 males. There are 190 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,125 literate and 549 illiterate residents. Additionally, 104 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 242 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Waghere

Waghere 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 Waghere

Waghere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Padli, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Igatpuri to Waghere is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Waghere is about 35 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 Waghere

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

Health Facilities in Waghere

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

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