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

As per Census 2011, Wadkhal village has a total population of 3,419 people, consisting of 1,808 males and 1,611 females. The village has 802 households and a sex ratio of 891 females per 1,000 males. There are 423 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,444 literate and 975 illiterate residents. Additionally, 61 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 248 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Wadkhal are given below:

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:

FAQs about Wadkhal