Waked Village Overview
Waked is a village in Lanja tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It lies about 55 km from Lanja tehsil headquarters and around 55 km from Ratnagiri district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Waked village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Waked village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Waked is 565955. The village covers a geographical area of 988 hectares. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.
Waked village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajapur Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Waked
Population & Demographics of Waked
This section provides population and demographic details of Waked village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,346 | 622 | 724 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 127 | 67 | 60 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 117 | 53 | 64 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 888 | 480 | 408 |
| Illiterate Population | 458 | 142 | 316 |
Key population details of Waked village are given below:
- Waked village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,346, including approximately 622 males and 724 females, with a sex ratio of 1163 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 117 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Waked village is good, with a literacy rate of about 65.97%.
- There are around 349 households in Waked village.
Transport & Connectivity of Waked
Transport facilities help residents of Waked village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Waked
The following villages are located close to Waked and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Waked
- Where is Waked located?
- Waked village is located in Lanja Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Waked?
- Waked is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Waked?
- Waked has a total population of 1,346, including 622 males and 724 females.
- How many households are there in Waked?
- There are 349 households in Waked.
- What is the literacy rate in Waked?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Waked is 65.97%. Male literacy is 77.17% and female literacy is 56.35%.