Vaghambe - Guhagar, Ratnagiri

Vaghambe is a village situated in the Guhagar tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 87 km from the tehsil headquarters in Guhagar and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Chindavale serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vaghambe village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vaghambe is 565439. The village covers a total geographical area of 602.39 hectares and falls under the 415728 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 74 km away.

Vaghambe 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 Vaghambe

As per Census 2011, Vaghambe village has a total population of 561 people, consisting of 232 males and 329 females. The village has 175 households and a sex ratio of 1,418 females per 1,000 males. There are 49 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 333 literate and 228 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population561232329
Child Population (0–6 yrs)492128
Literate Population333174159
Illiterate Population22858170

Nearby Villages of Vaghambe

Vaghambe 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)
MuslondiSouth-West1.82 km
Umarath Kh.West1.88 km
ChindrawaleEast2.10 km
KardeSouth2.30 km
UmarathNorth-West2.31 km
DodavaliSouth-East2.55 km
HedaviWest3.57 km
NaravanSouth-West3.65 km
SakhariagarNorth-West3.70 km
Tavasal KhurdSouth3.92 km

Transport and Connectivity of Vaghambe

Vaghambe is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Savarda, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Vaghambe is about 74 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Vaghambe is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vaghambe

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Vaghambe

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

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

FAQs about Vaghambe

Where is Vaghambe located?

Vaghambe village is located in Guhagar Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Vaghambe?

The Gram Panchayat of Vaghambe is Chindavale.

What is the pincode of Vaghambe?

The pincode of Vaghambe is 415728.

What is the population of Vaghambe?

Vaghambe has a total population of 561, including 232 males and 329 females.

How many households are there in Vaghambe?

There are 175 households in Vaghambe.

What is the literacy rate in Vaghambe?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vaghambe is 59.36%. Male literacy is 75.00% and female literacy is 48.33%.