Waghobachiwadi - Karvir, Kolhapur

Waghobachiwadi is a village situated in the Karvir tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 23 km from Kolhapur, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Amashi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Waghobachiwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Waghobachiwadi is 567477. The village covers a total geographical area of 116.84 hectares and falls under the 416204 pincode. Kolhapur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Waghobachiwadi

As per Census 2011, Waghobachiwadi village has a total population of 509 people, consisting of 276 males and 233 females. The village has 99 households and a sex ratio of 844 females per 1,000 males. There are 46 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 320 literate and 189 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Waghobachiwadi

Waghobachiwadi 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 Waghobachiwadi

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Waghobachiwadi. The nearest railway station is C Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kolhapur to Waghobachiwadi is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Waghobachiwadi

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

Health Facilities in Waghobachiwadi

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

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