Kasaba Waghotan - Devgad, Sindhudurg

Kasaba Waghotan is a village situated in the Devgad tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 54 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devgad and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Waghotan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kasaba Waghotan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kasaba Waghotan is 566243. The village covers a total geographical area of 38 hectares and falls under the 416804 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Kasaba Waghotan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kankavli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kasaba Waghotan

According to the 2011 Census, Kasaba Waghotan village had a total population of 313 people, including 167 males and 146 females, living in 57 households. The sex ratio was 874 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 95.53%, with male literacy at 98.72% and female literacy at 91.85%.

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

Nearby Villages of Kasaba Waghotan

Kasaba Waghotan 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 Kasaba Waghotan

Kasaba Waghotan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rajapur Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Kasaba Waghotan is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Kasaba Waghotan is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kasaba Waghotan

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

Health Facilities in Kasaba Waghotan

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

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