Wagheri - Kankavli, Sindhudurg

Wagheri is a village situated in the Kankavli tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankavli and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Wagherimathkhurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wagheri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wagheri is 566435. The village covers a total geographical area of 1059.91 hectares and falls under the 416601 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

Wagheri 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 Wagheri

According to the 2011 Census, Wagheri village had a total population of 568 people, including 272 males and 296 females, living in 152 households. The sex ratio was 1,088 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.22%, with male literacy at 91.02% and female literacy at 77.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 133.

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

Nearby Villages of Wagheri

Wagheri 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 Wagheri

Wagheri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nandgaon Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Wagheri is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Wagheri 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 Wagheri

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

Health Facilities in Wagheri

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

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