Wave - Mhasla, Raigad

Wave is a village situated in the Mhasla tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 37 km from Mhasla and around 90 km from Alibag. Vave serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wave village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wave is 554939. The village covers a total geographical area of 296 hectares and falls under the 402101 pincode. Shrivardhan is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Wave 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 Wave

According to the 2011 Census, Wave village had a total population of 716 people, including 350 males and 366 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 1,046 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.91%, with male literacy at 93.07% and female literacy at 77.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 97, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Wave

Wave 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 Wave

Wave 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 72.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shrivardhan to Wave is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Wave is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wave

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

Health Facilities in Wave

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

FAQs about Wave