Waje - Panvel, Raigad

Waje is a village situated in the Panvel tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from Panvel and around 55 km from Alibag. Waje village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Waje is 553411. The village covers a total geographical area of 423.41 hectares and falls under the 410206 pincode. Panvel is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Waje

According to the 2011 Census, Waje village had a total population of 1,780 people, including 882 males and 898 females, living in 345 households. The sex ratio was 1,018 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.81%, with male literacy at 84.58% and female literacy at 65.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 366.

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

Nearby Villages of Waje

Waje 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 Waje

Waje is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Matheran, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Panvel to Waje is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Waje is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Waje

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

Health Facilities in Waje

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

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