Wani - Khalapur, Raigad

Wani is a village situated in the Khalapur tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from Khalapur and around 65 km from Alibag. Bidkhurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wani is 553754. The village covers a total geographical area of 140.31 hectares and falls under the 410201 pincode. Khopoli is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Wani 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 Wani

According to the 2011 Census, Wani village had a total population of 270 people, including 134 males and 136 females, living in 51 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.11%, with male literacy at 84.48% and female literacy at 71.79%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 66.

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

Nearby Villages of Wani

Wani 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 Wani

Wani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Thakurvadi, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khopoli to Wani is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Wani is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wani

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

Health Facilities in Wani

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

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