Vayangane - Sangameshwar, Ratnagiri

Vayangane is a village situated in the Sangameshwar tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 90 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devrukh and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Wayangane serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vayangane village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vayangane is 565817. The village covers a total geographical area of 396.32 hectares and falls under the 415804 pincode. Ratnagiri is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Vayangane village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chiplun Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Vayangane

According to the 2011 Census, Vayangane village had a total population of 475 people, including 217 males and 258 females, living in 128 households. The sex ratio was 1,189 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.87%, with male literacy at 88.02% and female literacy at 66.11%.

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

Nearby Villages of Vayangane

Vayangane 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 Vayangane

Vayangane is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ukshi, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ratnagiri to Vayangane is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vayangane

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

Health Facilities in Vayangane

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

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