Wadavali - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Wadavali is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Vadavali serves as the Village Panchayat for Wadavali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wadavali is 566161. The village covers a total geographical area of 525.99 hectares and falls under the 416705 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Wadavali 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 Wadavali

According to the 2011 Census, Wadavali village had a total population of 639 people, including 301 males and 338 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 1,123 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.06%, with male literacy at 90.00% and female literacy at 73.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 39, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Wadavali

Wadavali 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 Wadavali

Wadavali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vilavade, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Wadavali is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Wadavali is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wadavali

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

Health Facilities in Wadavali

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

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