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

As per Census 2011, Wavghar village has a total population of 1,088 people, consisting of 538 males and 550 females. The village has 210 households and a sex ratio of 1,022 females per 1,000 males. There are 115 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 819 literate and 269 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,088538550
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1156253
Literate Population819449370
Illiterate Population26989180

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PharareWest1.98 km
BhadavaleSouth-East2.02 km
DamameNorth-East2.33 km
UnhavareNorth-West2.50 km
TamondNorth-East3.41 km
Parchuri Kh.South-West3.64 km
PavnalNorth3.74 km
DaphalewadiSouth-West3.89 km
WaghivareSouth3.95 km
KatranNorth4.49 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Wavghar

Where is Wavghar located?

Wavghar village is located in Dapoli Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Wavghar?

The Gram Panchayat of Wavghar is Unhavare.

What is the pincode of Wavghar?

The pincode of Wavghar is 415711.

What is the population of Wavghar?

Wavghar has a total population of 1,088, including 538 males and 550 females.

How many households are there in Wavghar?

There are 210 households in Wavghar.

What is the literacy rate in Wavghar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Wavghar is 75.28%. Male literacy is 83.46% and female literacy is 67.27%.