Wedad - Kelapur, Yavatmal

Wedad is a village situated in the Kelapur tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pandharkaoda and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Kondhi serves as the Village Panchayat for Wedad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wedad is 543491. The village covers a total geographical area of 176 hectares and falls under the 445103 pincode. Pandharkaoda is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Wedad 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 Wedad

According to the 2011 Census, Wedad village had a total population of 187 people, including 103 males and 84 females, living in 39 households. The sex ratio was 816 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.36%, with male literacy at 78.13% and female literacy at 58.44%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 186.

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

Nearby Villages of Wedad

Wedad 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 Wedad

Wedad is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 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 100.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandharkaoda to Wedad is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Wedad is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wedad

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

Health Facilities in Wedad

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

FAQs about Wedad