Wategaon

Wategaon is a village located in Walwa tehsil of Sangli district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 17km away from sub-district headquarter Uran Islampur (tehsildar office) and 56km away from district headquarter Sangli. As per 2009 stats, Vategaon is the gram panchayat of Wategaon village.

Here you can discover what makes Wategaon unique in its vibrant Walwa-Sangli region. You’ll see Wategaon’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Wategaon

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Wategaon is 568317. The village spans a total geographical area of 1805 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 415410. Uran Islampur is nearest town to Wategaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 17km away.

When it comes to local governance, Wategaon village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Islampur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hatkanangle Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Wategaon

Population of Wategaon

According to the 2011 Census, Wategaon has a total population of about 9,485, with approximately 4,905 males and 4,580 females. The sex ratio is around 933 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 1,059 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,172 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 73. The overall literacy rate is approximately 75.39%, with male literacy at about 80.43% and female literacy near 70.00%. There are around 2,015 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Wategaon's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Wategaon

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Wategaon. As per the 2011 stats, Wategaon had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Wategaon

Knowing the nearby villages of Wategaon helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Wategaon.

Frequently Asked Questions about Wategaon