Wagada - Kelapur, Yavatmal

Wagada is a village situated in the Kelapur tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pandharkaoda and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Wagada village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wagada is 543445. The village covers a total geographical area of 410.13 hectares and falls under the 445302 pincode. Pandharkaoda is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Wagada 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 Wagada

According to the 2011 Census, Wagada village had a total population of 698 people, including 331 males and 367 females, living in 182 households. The sex ratio was 1,109 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.06%, with male literacy at 82.69% and female literacy at 72.14%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 149.

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

Nearby Villages of Wagada

Wagada 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 Wagada

Wagada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pimpalkhuti, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandharkaoda to Wagada is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Wagada is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wagada

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

Health Facilities in Wagada

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

FAQs about Wagada