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

As per Census 2011, Wanjale village has a total population of 737 people, consisting of 385 males and 352 females. The village has 166 households and a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males. There are 89 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 531 literate and 206 illiterate residents. Additionally, 9 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 72 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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