Waghran - Alibag, Raigad

Waghran is a village situated in the Alibag tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from Alibag and around 24 km from Alibag. Vaghran serves as the Gram Panchayat for Waghran village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Waghran is 554043. The village covers a total geographical area of 226.27 hectares and falls under the 402209 pincode. Alibag is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Waghran

According to the 2011 Census, Waghran village had a total population of 719 people, including 362 males and 357 females, living in 183 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.89%, with male literacy at 95.78% and female literacy at 76.05%.

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

Nearby Villages of Waghran

Waghran 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 Waghran

Public transport in the Waghran is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Pen, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alibag to Waghran is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Waghran is about 24 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 Waghran

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

Health Facilities in Waghran

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

FAQs about Waghran