Warap - Pen, Raigad

Warap is a village situated in the Pen tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from Pen and around 46 km from Alibag. Varap serves as the Village Panchayat for Warap village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Warap is 553971. The village covers a total geographical area of 572.39 hectares and falls under the 402107 pincode. Pen is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Warap 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 Warap

According to the 2011 Census, Warap village had a total population of 999 people, including 492 males and 507 females, living in 224 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.20%, with male literacy at 58.21% and female literacy at 34.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 774.

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

Nearby Villages of Warap

Warap 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 Warap

Warap is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kasu, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pen to Warap is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Warap is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Warap

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

Health Facilities in Warap

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

FAQs about Warap