Wadhav - Pen, Raigad

Wadhav is a village situated in the Pen tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from Pen and around 37 km from Alibag. Vadhav serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wadhav village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wadhav is 553828. The village covers a total geographical area of 299 hectares and falls under the 402107 pincode. Pen is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Wadhav

According to the 2011 Census, Wadhav village had a total population of 1,660 people, including 846 males and 814 females, living in 382 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.04%, with male literacy at 89.93% and female literacy at 73.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Wadhav

Wadhav 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 Wadhav

Wadhav is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pen, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pen to Wadhav is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Wadhav is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wadhav

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

Health Facilities in Wadhav

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

FAQs about Wadhav