Warandh - Mahad, Raigad

Warandh is a village situated in the Mahad tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from Mahad and around 165 km from Alibag. Warandh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Warandh is 555021. The village covers a total geographical area of 1347.25 hectares and falls under the 402306 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Warandh

As per Census 2011, Warandh village has a total population of 2,547 people, consisting of 1,251 males and 1,296 females. The village has 600 households and a sex ratio of 1,035 females per 1,000 males. There are 235 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,912 literate and 635 illiterate residents. Additionally, 17 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 227 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Warandh

Warandh 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 Warandh

Warandh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karanjadi, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahad to Warandh is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Warandh is about 165 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Warandh

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

Health Facilities in Warandh

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

FAQs about Warandh