Wighavali - Mangaon, Raigad

Wighavali is a village situated in the Mangaon tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from Mangaon and around 83 km from Alibag. Warak serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wighavali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wighavali is 554623. The village covers a total geographical area of 175 hectares and falls under the 402112 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Wighavali

According to the 2011 Census, Wighavali village had a total population of 505 people, including 251 males and 254 females, living in 129 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.80%, with male literacy at 88.94% and female literacy at 76.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 26.

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

Nearby Villages of Wighavali

Wighavali 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 Wighavali

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Wighavali. The nearest railway station is Indapur, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahad to Wighavali is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Wighavali is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wighavali

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

Health Facilities in Wighavali

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

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