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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Watul village has a total population of 1,349 people, consisting of 657 males and 692 females. The village has 339 households and a sex ratio of 1,053 females per 1,000 males. There are 124 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,046 literate and 303 illiterate residents. Additionally, 91 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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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