Wangani - Roha, Raigad

Wangani is a village situated in the Roha tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from Roha Ashtami and around 52 km from Alibag. Wangani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wangani is 554345. The village covers a total geographical area of 508.72 hectares and falls under the 402106 pincode. Roha Ashtami is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Wangani 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 Wangani

As per Census 2011, Wangani village has a total population of 774 people, consisting of 397 males and 377 females. The village has 176 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 66 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 568 literate and 206 illiterate residents. Additionally, 61 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Wangani

Wangani 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 Wangani

Wangani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nagothane, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Roha Ashtami to Wangani is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Wangani is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wangani

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

Health Facilities in Wangani

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

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