Wakrul - Pen, Raigad

Wakrul is a village situated in the Pen tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from Pen and around 33 km from Alibag. Vakrul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wakrul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wakrul is 553927. The village covers a total geographical area of 898 hectares and falls under the 402107 pincode. Pen is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Wakrul 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 Wakrul

As per Census 2011, Wakrul village has a total population of 2,119 people, consisting of 1,116 males and 1,003 females. The village has 454 households and a sex ratio of 898 females per 1,000 males. There are 242 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,241 literate and 878 illiterate residents. Additionally, 83 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 959 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Wakrul

Wakrul 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 Wakrul

Wakrul 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 41.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pen to Wakrul is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Wakrul is about 33 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 Wakrul

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

Health Facilities in Wakrul

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

FAQs about Wakrul