Waghjaewadi - Patan, Satara

Waghjaewadi is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Waghajaiwadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Waghjaewadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Waghjaewadi is 564292. The village covers a total geographical area of 347 hectares and falls under the 415520 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Waghjaewadi

According to the 2011 Census, Waghjaewadi village had a total population of 993 people, including 496 males and 497 females, living in 223 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.90%, with male literacy at 93.03% and female literacy at 77.06%.

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

Nearby Villages of Waghjaewadi

Waghjaewadi 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 Waghjaewadi

Waghjaewadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Masur, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Waghjaewadi is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Waghjaewadi is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Waghjaewadi

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

Health Facilities in Waghjaewadi

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

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