Wategaon - Walwa, Sangli

Wategaon is a village situated in the Walwa tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Uran Islampur and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Vategaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wategaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wategaon is 568317. The village covers a total geographical area of 1805 hectares and falls under the 415410 pincode. Uran Islampur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Wategaon

According to the 2011 Census, Wategaon village had a total population of 9,485 people, including 4,905 males and 4,580 females, living in 2,015 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.87%, with male literacy at 91.26% and female literacy at 78.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,172, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 73.

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

Nearby Villages of Wategaon

Wategaon 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 Wategaon

Wategaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shenoli, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uran Islampur to Wategaon is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Wategaon is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wategaon

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

Health Facilities in Wategaon

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

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