Watangi

Watangi is a village located in Ajra tehsil of Kolhapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 31km away from sub-district headquarter Ajra (tehsildar office) and 101km away from district headquarter Kolhapur. As per 2009 stats, Vatangi is the gram panchayat of Watangi village.

Here you can discover what makes Watangi unique in its vibrant Ajra-Kolhapur region. You’ll see Watangi’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Watangi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Watangi is 567952. The village spans a total geographical area of 909 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 416504. Gadhinglaj is nearest town to Watangi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Watangi village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Chandgad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kolhapur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Watangi

Population of Watangi

According to the 2011 Census, Watangi has a total population of about 2,035, with approximately 927 males and 1,108 females. The sex ratio is around 1195 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 205 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 133 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 3. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.44%, with male literacy at about 73.14% and female literacy near 55.32%. There are around 523 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Watangi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Watangi

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Watangi. As per the 2011 stats, Watangi had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Watangi

Knowing the nearby villages of Watangi helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Watangi.

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