Wadkhal - Pen, Raigad

Wadkhal is a village situated in the Pen tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from Pen and around 22 km from Alibag. Vadakhal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wadkhal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wadkhal is 553850. The village covers a total geographical area of 252.11 hectares and falls under the 402107 pincode. Pen is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Wadkhal 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 Wadkhal

According to the 2011 Census, Wadkhal village had a total population of 3,419 people, including 1,808 males and 1,611 females, living in 802 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.58%, with male literacy at 88.15% and female literacy at 74.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 61, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 248.

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

Nearby Villages of Wadkhal

Wadkhal 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 Wadkhal

Wadkhal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pen, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pen to Wadkhal is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Wadkhal is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wadkhal

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

Health Facilities in Wadkhal

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

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