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

According to the 2011 Census, Wadgaon village had a total population of 2,332 people, including 1,207 males and 1,125 females, living in 510 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.19%, with male literacy at 82.09% and female literacy at 57.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 239, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 684.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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