Wanjale - Karjat, Raigad

Wanjale is a village situated in the Karjat tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 1 km from Karjat and around 71 km from Alibag. Kirawali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wanjale village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wanjale is 553663. The village covers a total geographical area of 181.95 hectares and falls under the 410201 pincode. Karjat is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

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

Population of Wanjale

According to the 2011 Census, Wanjale village had a total population of 737 people, including 385 males and 352 females, living in 166 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.94%, with male literacy at 87.46% and female literacy at 76.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 72.

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

Nearby Villages of Wanjale

Wanjale 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 Wanjale

Wanjale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karjat, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karjat to Wanjale is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Wanjale is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wanjale

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

Health Facilities in Wanjale

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

FAQs about Wanjale