Wegaon - Maregaon, Yavatmal

Wegaon is a village situated in the Maregaon tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maregaon and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Wegaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wegaon is 543799. The village covers a total geographical area of 1642.95 hectares and falls under the 445303 pincode. Wani is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Wegaon

According to the 2011 Census, Wegaon village had a total population of 2,771 people, including 1,412 males and 1,359 females, living in 677 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.49%, with male literacy at 89.49% and female literacy at 75.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 143, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 433.

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

Nearby Villages of Wegaon

Wegaon 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 Wegaon

Public transport in the Wegaon is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Wani, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wani to Wegaon is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Wegaon is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wegaon

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

Health Facilities in Wegaon

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

FAQs about Wegaon