Wavekhar - Roha, Raigad

Wavekhar is a village situated in the Roha tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from Roha Ashtami and around 35 km from Alibag. Wavepotge serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wavekhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wavekhar is 554283. The village covers a total geographical area of 98.38 hectares and falls under the 402109 pincode. Roha Ashtami is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Wavekhar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Alibag Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Wavekhar

According to the 2011 Census, Wavekhar village had a total population of 458 people, including 224 males and 234 females, living in 97 households. The sex ratio was 1,045 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.56%, with male literacy at 85.38% and female literacy at 67.48%.

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

Nearby Villages of Wavekhar

Wavekhar 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 Wavekhar

Wavekhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Nidi, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Roha Ashtami to Wavekhar is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Wavekhar is about 35 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 Wavekhar

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

Health Facilities in Wavekhar

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

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