Waghave - Panhala, Kolhapur

Waghave is a village situated in the Panhala tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Panhala and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Waghave village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Waghave is 567193. The village covers a total geographical area of 750 hectares and falls under the 416230 pincode. Panhala is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Waghave

According to the 2011 Census, Waghave village had a total population of 4,693 people, including 2,423 males and 2,270 females, living in 952 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.62%, with male literacy at 87.92% and female literacy at 68.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 611.

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

Nearby Villages of Waghave

Waghave 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 Waghave

Waghave is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. 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 19.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Panhala to Waghave is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Waghave is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Waghave

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

Health Facilities in Waghave

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

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