Wandri - Sangameshwar, Ratnagiri

Wandri 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 30 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Wandri village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wandri is 565765. The village covers a total geographical area of 573 hectares and falls under the 415637 pincode. Ratnagiri is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Wandri 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 Wandri

According to the 2011 Census, Wandri village had a total population of 1,235 people, including 591 males and 644 females, living in 294 households. The sex ratio was 1,090 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.52%, with male literacy at 88.15% and female literacy at 77.28%.

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

Nearby Villages of Wandri

Wandri 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 Wandri

Wandri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ukshi, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ratnagiri to Wandri is about 30 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 Wandri

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

Health Facilities in Wandri

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

FAQs about Wandri