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

According to the 2011 Census, Vaghambe village had a total population of 561 people, including 232 males and 329 females, living in 175 households. The sex ratio was 1,418 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.04%, with male literacy at 82.46% and female literacy at 52.82%.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Vaghambe