Whel

Block / Tehsil Lanja
District Ratnagiri
State Maharashtra

About Whel

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Whel village is 565984. Whel village is located in Lanja tehsil of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 66km away from sub-district headquarter Lanja (tehsildar office) and 66km away from district headquarter Ratnagiri. As per 2009 stats, Vehel is the gram panchayat of Whel village.

The total geographical area of village is 758 hectares. Whel has a total population of 1,167 peoples, out of which male population is 535 while female population is 632. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1181 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of whel village is 62.55% out of which 71.21% males and 55.22% females are literate. There are about 261 houses in whel village.

When it comes to administration, Whel village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Whel village comes under Rajapur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha constituency. Rajapur is nearest town to whel village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

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Population of Whel

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,167 535 632
Children (0-6) 137 73 64
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 730 381 349
Illiterate Population 437 154 283

Connectivity of Whel

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within <5 km distance

Nearby Villages of Whel

Frequently Asked Questions about Whel

Where is Whel located?

Whel village is situated in Lanja Tehsil, within the Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Whel?

The Gram Panchayat of Whel is Vehel (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the population of Whel as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Whel is 1,167, with 535 males and 632 females.

How many households are there in Whel as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Whel village has a total of 261 households.

What is the literacy rate in Whel as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Whel is 62.55%. The male literacy rate is 71.21%, while the female literacy rate is 55.22%.