Wafeghar - Sudhagad, Raigad

Wafeghar is a village situated in the Sudhagad tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from Pali and around 77 km from Alibag. Khavali serves as the Village Panchayat for Wafeghar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wafeghar is 554484. The village covers a total geographical area of 227.09 hectares and falls under the 410205 pincode. Roha Ashtami is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Wafeghar 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 Wafeghar

According to the 2011 Census, Wafeghar village had a total population of 554 people, including 273 males and 281 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.61%, with male literacy at 82.91% and female literacy at 64.94%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 88.

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

Nearby Villages of Wafeghar

Wafeghar 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 Wafeghar

Wafeghar 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 52.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Roha Ashtami to Wafeghar is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Wafeghar is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wafeghar

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

Health Facilities in Wafeghar

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

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