Wada Rundhe - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Wada Rundhe is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Wadapeth serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wada Rundhe village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wada Rundhe is 566004. The village covers a total geographical area of 702.48 hectares and falls under the 416702 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Wada Rundhe village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Wada Rundhe

According to the 2011 Census, Wada Rundhe village had a total population of 506 people, including 209 males and 297 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 1,421 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.89%, with male literacy at 88.65% and female literacy at 65.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population506209297
Child Population (0–6 yrs)482424
Scheduled Castes (SC)110
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population343164179
Illiterate Population16345118

Nearby Villages of Wada Rundhe

Wada Rundhe 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)
BenagiwadiNorth1.57 km
Varchi GuravwadiEast1.76 km
WadapethSouth-West2.06 km
Kondsar Kh.West3.00 km
WadabharadeSouth3.14 km
BhalavaliSouth-East3.52 km
Wadi KhSouth-West4.10 km
HarcheNorth4.11 km
Wada MogareSouth4.30 km
Kondsar Bk.North-West4.39 km

Transport and Connectivity of Wada Rundhe

Public transport in the Wada Rundhe is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nivasar, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.6 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 Rajapur to Wada Rundhe is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Wada Rundhe is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wada Rundhe

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Wada Rundhe

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

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

FAQs about Wada Rundhe

Where is Wada Rundhe located?

Wada Rundhe village is located in Rajapur Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Wada Rundhe?

The Gram Panchayat of Wada Rundhe is Wadapeth.

What is the pincode of Wada Rundhe?

The pincode of Wada Rundhe is 416702.

What is the population of Wada Rundhe?

Wada Rundhe had a total population of 506, including 209 males and 297 females.

How many households are there in Wada Rundhe?

Wada Rundhe had 138 households.

What is the literacy rate in Wada Rundhe?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Wada Rundhe was 74.89%. Male literacy was 88.65% and female literacy was 65.57%.