Wadwat Village - Kelapur, Yavatmal

Wadwat is a village situated in the Kelapur tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pandharkaoda and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Ghugadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wadwat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wadwat is 543551. The village covers a total geographical area of 863.67 hectares and falls under the 445302 pincode. Pandharkaoda is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Wadwat 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 Wadwat

As per Census 2011, Wadwat village has a total population of 375 people, consisting of 200 males and 175 females. The village has 114 households and a sex ratio of 875 females per 1,000 males. There are 32 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 250 literate and 125 illiterate residents. Additionally, 347 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Wadwat

Wadwat 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 Wadwat

Wadwat is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pimpalkhuti, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandharkaoda to Wadwat is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Wadwat 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 Wadwat

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

Health Facilities in Wadwat

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

FAQs about Wadwat