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

As per Census 2011, Waigaul village has a total population of 859 people, consisting of 443 males and 416 females. The village has 221 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 125 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 631 literate and 228 illiterate residents. Additionally, 169 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 111 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population859443416
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1256758
Scheduled Castes (SC)1699475
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1115952
Literate Population631342289
Illiterate Population228101127

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PanchalaNorth-West2.59 km
PoharadeviSouth-West2.92 km
GadegaonNorth-East3.10 km
SoijanaNorth-West3.95 km
Kakad ChikhaliSouth4.63 km
PimpalshendaSouth-West4.70 km
Naigaon BandiWest4.78 km
GogjaiSouth-West5.11 km
DhawandaSouth5.20 km
Dhanora Bk.North5.21 km

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.

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 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

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

FAQs about Waigaul

Where is Waigaul located?

Waigaul village is located in Manora Tehsil, Washim district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Waigaul?

The Gram Panchayat of Waigaul is Waugaul.

What is the pincode of Waigaul?

The pincode of Waigaul is 444404.

What is the population of Waigaul?

Waigaul has a total population of 859, including 443 males and 416 females.

How many households are there in Waigaul?

There are 221 households in Waigaul.

What is the literacy rate in Waigaul?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Waigaul is 73.46%. Male literacy is 77.20% and female literacy is 69.47%.