Wirani - Pen, Raigad

Wirani is a village situated in the Pen tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from Pen and around 72 km from Alibag. Borgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wirani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wirani is 553932. The village covers a total geographical area of 171 hectares and falls under the 402107 pincode. Pen is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Wirani 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 Wirani

As per Census 2011, Wirani village has a total population of 567 people, consisting of 275 males and 292 females. The village has 143 households and a sex ratio of 1,061 females per 1,000 males. There are 78 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 165 literate and 402 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 566 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Wirani

Wirani 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 Wirani

Wirani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pen, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pen to Wirani is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Wirani is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wirani

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

Health Facilities in Wirani

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

FAQs about Wirani