Wadawali - Mangaon, Raigad

Wadawali is a village situated in the Mangaon tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from Mangaon and around 80 km from Alibag. Vadavali serves as the Village Panchayat for Wadawali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wadawali is 554698. The village covers a total geographical area of 525 hectares and falls under the 402103 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Wadawali 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 Wadawali

According to the 2011 Census, Wadawali village had a total population of 1,823 people, including 899 males and 924 females, living in 318 households. The sex ratio was 1,028 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.30%, with male literacy at 93.32% and female literacy at 91.32%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 35.

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

Nearby Villages of Wadawali

Wadawali 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 Wadawali

Wadawali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Goregaon Road, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahad to Wadawali is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Wadawali is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wadawali

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

Health Facilities in Wadawali

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

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