Waghadi - Surgana, Nashik

Waghadi is a village situated in the Surgana tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Surgana and around 114 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Palsan serves as the Village Panchayat for Waghadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Waghadi is 549729. The village covers a total geographical area of 245.11 hectares and falls under the 422211 pincode. Nashik is the nearest town, located about 114 km away.

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

Population of Waghadi

According to the 2011 Census, Waghadi village had a total population of 341 people, including 170 males and 171 females, living in 67 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.01%, with male literacy at 53.03% and female literacy at 31.39%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 341.

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

Nearby Villages of Waghadi

Waghadi 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 Waghadi

Waghadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Waghai, while the nearest airport is Surat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.9 km.

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

Banking and Postal Services in Waghadi

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

Health Facilities in Waghadi

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

FAQs about Waghadi