Waghrali - Gadhinglaj, Kolhapur

Waghrali is a village situated in the Gadhinglaj tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gadhinglaj and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Wagharali serves as the Village Panchayat for Waghrali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Waghrali is 568039. The village covers a total geographical area of 383 hectares and falls under the 416503 pincode. Gadhinglaj is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Waghrali 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 Waghrali

According to the 2011 Census, Waghrali village had a total population of 1,411 people, including 634 males and 777 females, living in 406 households. The sex ratio was 1,226 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.15%, with male literacy at 82.52% and female literacy at 64.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 96.

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

Nearby Villages of Waghrali

Waghrali 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 Waghrali

Waghrali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 29.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadhinglaj to Waghrali is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Waghrali is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Waghrali

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

Health Facilities in Waghrali

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

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