Wadgaon - Pusad, Yavatmal

Wadgaon is a village situated in the Pusad tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pusad and around 128 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Wadgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wadgaon is 542841. The village covers a total geographical area of 758.03 hectares and falls under the 445215 pincode. Pusad is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Wadgaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pusad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Wadgaon

As per Census 2011, Wadgaon village has a total population of 2,332 people, consisting of 1,207 males and 1,125 females. The village has 510 households and a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males. There are 289 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,434 literate and 898 illiterate residents. Additionally, 239 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 684 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3321,2071,125
Child Population (0–6 yrs)289152137
Scheduled Castes (SC)239124115
Scheduled Tribes (ST)684358326
Literate Population1,434866568
Illiterate Population898341557

Nearby Villages of Wadgaon

Wadgaon 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Dhanora IjaraSouth-East1.89 km
ChikhaliNorth-East2.09 km
SingarwadiSouth-East3.10 km
KurhadiEast3.27 km
Parwa BudrukNorth-West3.95 km
MarsulNorth-East3.97 km
Nandura IjaraSouth-West4.46 km
Pandhurna Kh.West4.77 km
Jamb BajarSouth-East5.20 km
WanwarlaEast5.24 km

Transport and Connectivity of Wadgaon

Wadgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kanhargaon Naka, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pusad to Wadgaon is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Wadgaon is about 128 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wadgaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Wadgaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Wadgaon

Where is Wadgaon located?

Wadgaon village is located in Pusad Tehsil, Yavatmal district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Wadgaon?

Wadgaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Wadgaon?

The pincode of Wadgaon is 445215.

What is the population of Wadgaon?

Wadgaon has a total population of 2,332, including 1,207 males and 1,125 females.

How many households are there in Wadgaon?

There are 510 households in Wadgaon.

What is the literacy rate in Wadgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Wadgaon is 61.49%. Male literacy is 71.75% and female literacy is 50.49%.