Wanaste - Tala, Raigad

Wanaste is a village situated in the Tala tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from Tala and around 65 km from Alibag. Wanaste village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wanaste is 554765. The village covers a total geographical area of 225 hectares and falls under the 402111 pincode. Roha Ashtami is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Wanaste 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 Wanaste

According to the 2011 Census, Wanaste village had a total population of 435 people, including 193 males and 242 females, living in 116 households. The sex ratio was 1,254 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.89%, with male literacy at 93.14% and female literacy at 71.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 64.

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

Nearby Villages of Wanaste

Wanaste 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 Wanaste

Wanaste is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Indapur, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Roha Ashtami to Wanaste is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Wanaste is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wanaste

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

Health Facilities in Wanaste

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

FAQs about Wanaste