Wadapeth - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Wadapeth is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Wadapeth village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wadapeth is 566005. The village covers a total geographical area of 368 hectares and falls under the 416707 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Wadapeth 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 Wadapeth

As per Census 2011, Wadapeth village has a total population of 917 people, consisting of 455 males and 462 females. The village has 222 households and a sex ratio of 1,015 females per 1,000 males. There are 87 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 723 literate and 194 illiterate residents. Additionally, 42 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Wadapeth

Wadapeth 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 Wadapeth

Wadapeth is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nivasar, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Wadapeth is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Wadapeth is about 36 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 Wadapeth

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

Health Facilities in Wadapeth

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

FAQs about Wadapeth