Warap Village - 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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Warap village has a total population of 999 people, consisting of 492 males and 507 females. The village has 224 households and a sex ratio of 1,030 females per 1,000 males. There are 183 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 377 literate and 622 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 774 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 999 492 507
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 183 90 93
Scheduled Castes (SC) 3 2 1
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 774 382 392
Literate Population 377 234 143
Illiterate Population 622 258 364

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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
JambhoshiNorth1.63 km
KarliWest1.94 km
RevoliNorth-West2.86 km
KoletiSouth-West2.91 km
PabalNorth3.07 km
KondhaviNorth-East3.14 km
PalasSouth3.32 km
KondgaonSouth-East3.57 km
ShetpalasSouth-West3.70 km
Khar OvaliWest3.80 km

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.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service Yes Available within village
Private Bus Service No Available within >10 km
Railway Station No Available within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Warap

Where is Warap located?

Warap village is located in Pen Tehsil, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Warap?

The Gram Panchayat of Warap is Varap.

What is the pincode of Warap?

The pincode of Warap is 402107.

What is the population of Warap?

Warap has a total population of 999, including 492 males and 507 females.

How many households are there in Warap?

There are 224 households in Warap.

What is the literacy rate in Warap?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Warap is 37.74%. Male literacy is 47.56% and female literacy is 28.21%.