Wadapalye - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Wadapalye is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 108 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Sagave serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wadapalye village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wadapalye is 566078. The village covers a total geographical area of 133.48 hectares and falls under the 416702 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Wadapalye 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 Wadapalye

As per Census 2011, Wadapalye village has a total population of 275 people, consisting of 134 males and 141 females. The village has 65 households and a sex ratio of 1,052 females per 1,000 males. There are 28 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 190 literate and 85 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Wadapalye

Wadapalye 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 Wadapalye

Wadapalye is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajapur Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Wadapalye is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Wadapalye is about 108 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wadapalye

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

Health Facilities in Wadapalye

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

FAQs about Wadapalye