Wavghar - Dapoli, Ratnagiri

Wavghar is a village situated in the Dapoli tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dapoli Camp and around 179 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Unhavare serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wavghar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wavghar is 564966. The village covers a total geographical area of 314.97 hectares and falls under the 415711 pincode. Dapoli Camp is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Wavghar 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 Wavghar

According to the 2011 Census, Wavghar village had a total population of 1,088 people, including 538 males and 550 females, living in 210 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.17%, with male literacy at 94.33% and female literacy at 74.45%.

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

Nearby Villages of Wavghar

Wavghar 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 Wavghar

Public transport in the Wavghar is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Anjani, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dapoli Camp to Wavghar is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Wavghar is about 179 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wavghar

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

Health Facilities in Wavghar

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

FAQs about Wavghar