Waghola - Karanja, Washim

Waghola is a village situated in the Karanja tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanja and around 79 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Waghola village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Waghola is 530999. The village covers a total geographical area of 660.02 hectares and falls under the 444404 pincode. Karanja is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Waghola

According to the 2011 Census, Waghola village had a total population of 1,196 people, including 630 males and 566 females, living in 283 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.17%, with male literacy at 90.05% and female literacy at 75.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 399, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 117.

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

Nearby Villages of Waghola

Waghola 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 Waghola

Waghola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karanja, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanja to Waghola is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Waghola is about 79 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Waghola

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

Health Facilities in Waghola

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

FAQs about Waghola