Waghivane - Dapoli, Ratnagiri

Waghivane is a village situated in the Dapoli tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dapoli Camp and around 160 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Wandzaloli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Waghivane village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Waghivane is 564812. The village covers a total geographical area of 366.84 hectares and falls under the 415714 pincode. Dapoli Camp is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Waghivane

As per Census 2011, Waghivane village has a total population of 216 people, consisting of 72 males and 144 females. The village has 82 households and a sex ratio of 2,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 25 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 118 literate and 98 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Waghivane are given below:

Nearby Villages of Waghivane

Waghivane 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 Waghivane

Waghivane is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vinhere, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dapoli Camp to Waghivane is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Waghivane is about 160 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Waghivane

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

Health Facilities in Waghivane

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

FAQs about Waghivane