Washi - Roha, Raigad

Washi is a village situated in the Roha tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from Roha Ashtami and around 50 km from Alibag. Washi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Washi is 554419. The village covers a total geographical area of 236.26 hectares and falls under the 402116 pincode. Roha Ashtami is the nearest town, located about 3 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 Shrivardhan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Washi

According to the 2011 Census, Washi village had a total population of 1,038 people, including 532 males and 506 females, living in 268 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.22%, with male literacy at 93.95% and female literacy at 80.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 122, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 35.

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

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Roha, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Roha Ashtami to Washi is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Washi is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 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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