Waghivare - Chiplun, Ratnagiri

Waghivare is a village situated in the Chiplun tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chiplun and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Waghivare village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Waghivare is 565186. The village covers a total geographical area of 418.51 hectares and falls under the 415701 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Waghivare

According to the 2011 Census, Waghivare village had a total population of 1,329 people, including 602 males and 727 females, living in 286 households. The sex ratio was 1,208 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.50%, with male literacy at 95.93% and female literacy at 84.37%.

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

Nearby Villages of Waghivare

Waghivare 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 Waghivare

Waghivare is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Anjani, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Waghivare is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Waghivare is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Waghivare

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

Health Facilities in Waghivare

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

FAQs about Waghivare