Wadatar - Devgad, Sindhudurg

Wadatar is a village situated in the Devgad tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devgad and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Wada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wadatar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wadatar is 566258. The village covers a total geographical area of 327 hectares and falls under the 416805 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Wadatar 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 Wadatar

As per Census 2011, Wadatar village has a total population of 293 people, consisting of 131 males and 162 females. The village has 80 households and a sex ratio of 1,236 females per 1,000 males. There are 22 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 226 literate and 67 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Wadatar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Wadatar

Wadatar 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 Wadatar

Wadatar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vaibhavwadi Rd, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Wadatar is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Wadatar is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wadatar

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

Health Facilities in Wadatar

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

FAQs about Wadatar