Waifale - Tasgaon, Sangli

Waifale is a village situated in the Tasgaon tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tasgaon and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Vayfale serves as the Village Panchayat for Waifale village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Waifale is 568651. The village covers a total geographical area of 2262 hectares and falls under the 416312 pincode. Tasgaon is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Waifale village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khanapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sangli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Waifale

According to the 2011 Census, Waifale village had a total population of 5,135 people, including 2,522 males and 2,613 females, living in 1,180 households. The sex ratio was 1,036 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.39%, with male literacy at 87.32% and female literacy at 73.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 713.

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

Nearby Villages of Waifale

Waifale 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 Waifale

Waifale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Langarpeth, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tasgaon to Waifale is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Waifale is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Waifale

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

Health Facilities in Waifale

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

FAQs about Waifale