Waghala - Pathri, Parbhani

Waghala is a village situated in the Pathri tehsil of Parbhani district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pathri and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Parbhani. Waghala village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Waghala is 546920. The village covers a total geographical area of 1850.46 hectares and falls under the 431501 pincode. Pathri is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Waghala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Waghala

According to the 2011 Census, Waghala village had a total population of 2,859 people, including 1,456 males and 1,403 females, living in 667 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.44%, with male literacy at 78.01% and female literacy at 58.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 502, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 181.

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

Nearby Villages of Waghala

Waghala 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 Waghala

Public transport in the Waghala is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Devalgaon Avchar, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pathri to Waghala is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Parbhani to Waghala is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Waghala

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

Health Facilities in Waghala

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

FAQs about Waghala