Wave - Karjat, Raigad

Wave is a village situated in the Karjat tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from Karjat and around 78 km from Alibag. Umroli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wave village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wave is 553656. The village covers a total geographical area of 139 hectares and falls under the 410207 pincode. Karjat is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Wave 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 Wave

According to the 2011 Census, Wave village had a total population of 602 people, including 303 males and 299 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.68%, with male literacy at 98.15% and female literacy at 79.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Wave

Wave 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 Wave

Wave is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhivpuri Road, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karjat to Wave is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Wave is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wave

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

Health Facilities in Wave

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

FAQs about Wave