Wanjarpada - Karjat, Raigad

Wanjarpada is a village situated in the Karjat tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 19 km from Karjat and around 89 km from Alibag. Dahiwali T.waredi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wanjarpada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wanjarpada is 553539. The village covers a total geographical area of 210 hectares and falls under the 410201 pincode. Karjat is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Wanjarpada

As per Census 2011, Wanjarpada village has a total population of 1,125 people, consisting of 579 males and 546 females. The village has 217 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 139 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 800 literate and 325 illiterate residents. Additionally, 230 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Wanjarpada

Wanjarpada 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 Wanjarpada

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Wanjarpada. The nearest railway station is Shelu, 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 Wanjarpada is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Wanjarpada is about 89 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wanjarpada

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

Health Facilities in Wanjarpada

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

FAQs about Wanjarpada