Waghalwadi - Baramati, Pune

Waghalwadi is a village situated in the Baramati tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baramati and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Vaghalwadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Waghalwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Waghalwadi is 556942. The village covers a total geographical area of 688.68 hectares and falls under the 412306 pincode. Baramati is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Waghalwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Waghalwadi village had a total population of 5,391 people, including 2,845 males and 2,546 females, living in 1,222 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.20%, with male literacy at 84.98% and female literacy at 70.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 835, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 52.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population5,3912,8452,546
Child Population (0–6 yrs)547302245
Scheduled Castes (SC)835423412
Scheduled Tribes (ST)522923
Literate Population3,7882,1611,627
Illiterate Population1,603684919

Nearby Villages of Waghalwadi

Waghalwadi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SoratewadiNorth-East1.03 km
GadadarwadiNorth-West2.17 km
NimbutWest2.43 km
WanewadiSouth-East2.44 km
KaranjeNorth2.57 km
KaranjepulEast2.68 km
KhandobachiwadiNorth-West3.85 km
DeulwadiNorth4.01 km
MagarwadiNorth-East4.61 km
MurumSouth-East4.90 km

Transport and Connectivity of Waghalwadi

Waghalwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nira, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baramati to Waghalwadi is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Waghalwadi is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Waghalwadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Waghalwadi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Waghalwadi

Where is Waghalwadi located?

Waghalwadi village is located in Baramati Tehsil, Pune district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Waghalwadi?

The Gram Panchayat of Waghalwadi is Vaghalwadi.

What is the pincode of Waghalwadi?

The pincode of Waghalwadi is 412306.

What is the population of Waghalwadi?

Waghalwadi had a total population of 5,391, including 2,845 males and 2,546 females.

How many households are there in Waghalwadi?

Waghalwadi had 1,222 households.

What is the literacy rate in Waghalwadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Waghalwadi was 78.20%. Male literacy was 84.98% and female literacy was 70.71%.