Wadhona - Ghatanji, Yavatmal

Wadhona is a village situated in the Ghatanji tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghatanji and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Wadona Ku serves as the Village Panchayat for Wadhona village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wadhona is 543392. The village covers a total geographical area of 804.97 hectares and falls under the 445301 pincode. Ghatanji is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Wadhona

According to the 2011 Census, Wadhona village had a total population of 1,198 people, including 629 males and 569 females, living in 297 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.39%, with male literacy at 88.37% and female literacy at 75.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 79, 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 Wadhona

Wadhona 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 Wadhona

Wadhona is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pimpalkhuti, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghatanji to Wadhona is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Wadhona is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wadhona

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

Health Facilities in Wadhona

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

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