Watul - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Watul is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Watul village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Watul is 566166. The village covers a total geographical area of 1329 hectares and falls under the 415643 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Watul 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 Watul

According to the 2011 Census, Watul village had a total population of 1,349 people, including 657 males and 692 females, living in 339 households. The sex ratio was 1,053 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.39%, with male literacy at 94.60% and female literacy at 76.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 91, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Watul

Watul 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 Watul

Watul 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 57.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Watul is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Watul is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Watul

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

Health Facilities in Watul

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

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