Wave - Pen, Raigad

Wave 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 Village Panchayat for Wave village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wave is 553853. The village covers a total geographical area of 395.4 hectares and falls under the 402107 pincode. Pen is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Wave 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 Wave

According to the 2011 Census, Wave village had a total population of 2,747 people, including 1,442 males and 1,305 females, living in 656 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.57%, with male literacy at 85.84% and female literacy at 72.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 116, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 318.

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

Nearby Villages of Wave

Wave 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 Wave

Wave 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 36.8 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Wave

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

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