Waigaul - Manora, Washim

Waigaul is a village situated in the Manora tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manora and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Waugaul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Waigaul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Waigaul is 531096. The village covers a total geographical area of 2082.08 hectares and falls under the 444404 pincode. Digras is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Waigaul village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Karanja Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Waigaul

According to the 2011 Census, Waigaul village had a total population of 859 people, including 443 males and 416 females, living in 221 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.97%, with male literacy at 90.96% and female literacy at 80.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 169, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 111.

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

Nearby Villages of Waigaul

Waigaul 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 Waigaul

Public transport in the Waigaul is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Karanja, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digras to Waigaul is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Waigaul is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Waigaul

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

Health Facilities in Waigaul

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

FAQs about Waigaul