Washi - Pen, Raigad

Washi is a village situated in the Pen tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from Pen and around 32 km from Alibag. Washi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Washi is 553833. The village covers a total geographical area of 483 hectares and falls under the 402107 pincode. Pen is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Washi 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 Washi

As per Census 2011, Washi village has a total population of 2,671 people, consisting of 1,333 males and 1,338 females. The village has 661 households and a sex ratio of 1,003 females per 1,000 males. There are 249 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,035 literate and 636 illiterate residents. Additionally, 17 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 31 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Washi

Washi 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 Washi

Washi 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 32.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pen to Washi is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Washi is about 32 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 Washi

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

Health Facilities in Washi

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

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