Watangi - Ajra, Kolhapur

Watangi is a village situated in the Ajra tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ajra and around 101 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Vatangi serves as the Village Panchayat for Watangi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Watangi is 567952. The village covers a total geographical area of 909 hectares and falls under the 416504 pincode. Gadhinglaj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Watangi

According to the 2011 Census, Watangi village had a total population of 2,035 people, including 927 males and 1,108 females, living in 523 households. The sex ratio was 1,195 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.55%, with male literacy at 81.88% and female literacy at 61.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 133, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Watangi

Watangi 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 Watangi

Public transport in the Watangi is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Belgaum, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadhinglaj to Watangi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Watangi is about 101 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 Watangi

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

Health Facilities in Watangi

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

FAQs about Watangi