Wavghar
Wavghar is a village located in Dapoli tehsil of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 34km away from sub-district headquarter Dapoli Camp (tehsildar office) and 179km away from district headquarter Ratnagiri. As per 2009 stats, Unhavare is the gram panchayat of Wavghar village.
Wavghar has its own place in the vibrant Ratnagiri region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
About Wavghar
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Wavghar is 564966. The village spans a total geographical area of 314.97 hectares. Dapoli Camp is nearest town to Wavghar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 34km away.
When it comes to local governance, Wavghar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dapoli Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raigad Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Wavghar
Population of Wavghar
Below is a concise population overview of Wavghar as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 1,088 | 538 | 550 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 115 | 62 | 53 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Literate Population | 819 | 449 | 370 |
Illiterate Population | 269 | 89 | 180 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Wavghar village:
- The total population of Wavghar village is around 1,088, including approximately 538 males and 550 females, with a sex ratio of 1022 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 115 children aged 0–6 years in Wavghar village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- The literacy rate of Wavghar village is about 75.28%, with male literacy at 83.46% and female literacy at 67.27%.
- There are around 210 households in Wavghar village.
Connectivity of Wavghar
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Wavghar. As per the 2011 stats, Wavghar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within village |
Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Wavghar
Knowing the nearby villages of Wavghar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Wavghar.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wavghar
- Where is Wavghar located?
- Wavghar village is situated in Dapoli Tehsil, within the Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Wavghar?
- The Gram Panchayat of Wavghar is Unhavare (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the population of Wavghar as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Wavghar is 1,088, with 538 males and 550 females.
- How many households are there in Wavghar as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Wavghar village has a total of 210 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Wavghar as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Wavghar is 75.28%. The male literacy rate is 83.46%, while the female literacy rate is 67.27%.