Wadathikanat - Sangameshwar, Ratnagiri

Wadathikanat is a village situated in the Sangameshwar tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 63 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devrukh and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Kasaba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wadathikanat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wadathikanat is 565728. The village covers a total geographical area of 81 hectares and falls under the 415610 pincode. Ratnagiri is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

Wadathikanat 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 Wadathikanat

As per Census 2011, Wadathikanat village has a total population of 142 people, consisting of 70 males and 72 females. The village has 34 households and a sex ratio of 1,028 females per 1,000 males. There are 11 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 104 literate and 38 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Wadathikanat

Wadathikanat 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 Wadathikanat

Wadathikanat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sangmeshwar, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ratnagiri to Wadathikanat is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wadathikanat

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

Health Facilities in Wadathikanat

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

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