Wadgaon - Sonpeth, Parbhani

Wadgaon is a village situated in the Sonpeth tehsil of Parbhani district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sonpeth and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Parbhani. Wadgaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wadgaon is 546972. The village covers a total geographical area of 685.77 hectares and falls under the 431514 pincode. Gangakhed is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Wadgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Wadgaon village had a total population of 2,607 people, including 1,257 males and 1,350 females, living in 506 households. The sex ratio was 1,074 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.37%, with male literacy at 80.79% and female literacy at 59.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 372, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Wadgaon

Wadgaon 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 Wadgaon

Wadgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vadgaon Nila, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangakhed to Wadgaon is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Parbhani to Wadgaon is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wadgaon

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

Health Facilities in Wadgaon

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

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