Waldhur - Hinganghat, Wardha

Waldhur is a village situated in the Hinganghat tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hinganghat and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Dhamngaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Waldhur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Waldhur is 534465. The village covers a total geographical area of 461.98 hectares and falls under the 442301 pincode. Hinganghat is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Waldhur

As per Census 2011, Waldhur village has a total population of 572 people, consisting of 309 males and 263 females. The village has 140 households and a sex ratio of 851 females per 1,000 males. There are 48 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 456 literate and 116 illiterate residents. Additionally, 97 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Waldhur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population572309263
Child Population (0–6 yrs)482523
Scheduled Tribes (ST)974849
Literate Population456253203
Illiterate Population1165660

Nearby Villages of Waldhur

Waldhur 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)
KekatvihiraSouth-East1.68 km
KumbhiWest1.76 km
SatefalSouth2.28 km
SultanpurNorth-East2.41 km
UmariEast2.48 km
KadajanaNorth3.18 km
YenoraWest3.68 km
DhamangaonSouth-East3.80 km
KukabardiNorth-East3.91 km
ItlapurNorth-West4.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Waldhur

Waldhur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Yenor, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.0 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hinganghat to Waldhur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Waldhur is about 49 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 Waldhur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Waldhur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Waldhur

Where is Waldhur located?

Waldhur village is located in Hinganghat Tehsil, Wardha district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Waldhur?

The Gram Panchayat of Waldhur is Dhamngaon.

What is the pincode of Waldhur?

The pincode of Waldhur is 442301.

What is the population of Waldhur?

Waldhur has a total population of 572, including 309 males and 263 females.

How many households are there in Waldhur?

There are 140 households in Waldhur.

What is the literacy rate in Waldhur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Waldhur is 79.72%. Male literacy is 81.88% and female literacy is 77.19%.