Wadpale - Mangaon, Raigad

Wadpale is a village situated in the Mangaon tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from Mangaon and around 72 km from Alibag. Lakhapale serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wadpale village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wadpale is 554717. The village covers a total geographical area of 208 hectares and falls under the 402104 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Wadpale 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 Wadpale

According to the 2011 Census, Wadpale village had a total population of 586 people, including 305 males and 281 females, living in 146 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.73%, with male literacy at 69.96% and female literacy at 53.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Wadpale

Wadpale 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 Wadpale

Wadpale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Veer, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahad to Wadpale is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Wadpale is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wadpale

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

Health Facilities in Wadpale

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

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